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Lategan, P., 1994. The role of the Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU) of the South African Police in combating rhinoceros poaching and the smuggling of rhino horn: pp. 4-6
 | In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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African Rhino Species |
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The dehorning operation in Zimbabwe was a failure. In September 1993 a total of 332 rhinos were dehorned and by December 1993 at least 80 of these animals had been killed. Even in the areas where poaching is down, rhinos have to be dehorned annually. We had to find a solution elsewhere. To combat the ever-increasing smuggling of endangered fauna and flora effectively, a new approach was necessary. It is no secret that there is an upsurge in crime involving commercial wildlife throughout the world - despite the CITES Convention and worldwide embargoes.
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