In 2011, a record of 450 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa, the Department of Environment Affairs says.
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Two Species Of Rhinoceros Are Already Extinct, The Rest Is Almost On The Verge Of Extinction
Rhinoceros have been hit hard in recent years. Their horns prized for dagger handles in the Middle East and traditional medicine in east Asia can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market.
Thieves Raid Exhibits, Hack Off Rhino Horns For A Purported Aphrodisiac
Thefts for rhinoceros horns as many as 30 for this year have been reported in museums, galleries, antiques dealerships, auction houses and homes across Europe.