During this time, we documented the poaching of 1,985 rhinos across 11 reserves in the Greater Kruger area. This number is about 6.5% of the rhino populations in these reserves annually.

Between 2017 and 2023, those areas lost 1,985 rhinos to poaching, despite spending $74 million on various anti-poaching measures, including dehorning, and arresting more than 700 people.

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Dehorning costs made up only 1.2 percent of the total amount spent on anti-poaching efforts, but it was associated with sharp drops in poaching rates.

The International Rhino Foundation expects to lose $1 million annually. In Malawi, 90 rangers may not receive crucial training. As public spending tightens worldwide, poaching could surge.