New figures released from the International Union for Conservation of Nature on Thursday show an overall increase in rhinos throughout Africa. According to these figures, the black rhino population increased by 4.2% and the white rhinos have increased by 6.6%. The poaching of rhinos has decreased the overall population from 500,000 in Africa and Asia to only 23,290 in Africa. Poaching has been the biggest threat to rhinos despite the increased security measures put in place to stop poachers. However, conservation efforts throughout the continent have helped the boost in population. This increase in population does not mean that the problem is over. Major help and effort from the government and community members is required to keep the upward trend.
https://abcnews.go.com/International/africas-rhino-population-rebounds-1st-time-decade-new/story?id=103409810
By: Ayshe Ali
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