1992-1998, 13 rhinos have been poached
WWF Involvement. WWF-SA also funds 2 annual rhino monitoring projects, one of which surveys the black rhino population of the Kruger NP. The Research Programme Manager of the park is Danie Pienaar. The equipment purchased with the funding secured by WWF was instrumental in the success of the monitoring project.
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WWF Involvement. Many animals die during or shortly after transportation. The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Service has bought a suitable rhino truck, which is already earning its keep. WWF-SA was able to help with the purchase of this truck with funding provided by the Ubuntu Welfare and Development Trust.
WWF Involvement. The other project funded by WWF-SA is the annual census of privately owned rhinos. The latest census recorded 1742 animals, an increase of some 300 over the previous year. The actual total may be higher, as several owners would not allow their animals to be counted. At least 165 calves were born on private land in the last year, of which 13 did not survive. A further 91 deaths were recorded, with 40 due to natural causes, and 31 rhinos were hunted.
WWF Involvement. Poaching still poses a threat. WWF-SA has therefore helped purchase crucial security and tracking equipment for the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi park. WWF-SA also funds 2 annual rhino monitoring projects, one of which surveys the black rhino population of the Kruger NP.
