South Africa Sees Record Year for Rhino Poaching in 2014

South African conservationists and environmental officials went into 2014 optimistic about their fight against rhino poachers. But as this year comes to a close, the nation has set two conflicting records: both rhino slayings and arrests of suspected poachers are at an all-time high. The Stark Numbers   As 2013 ended with a then-record 1,004 deaths, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa made a solemn pledge to her nation. "I can assure you that we will not allow rhino to...

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