My Story, Rhino poaching hits record

RHINO poaching in South Africa has hit a new record high, with 341 of the animals lost to poachers so far this year as black-market demand for rhino horn soars, wildlife group WWF said yesterday.

Poaching deaths have already outstripped last year's total of 333, the previous record, WWF said.

Officials blame the poaching surge on organised crime syndicates selling rhino horn for use in Asian medicinal treatments — especially in Vietnam, where it is believed to cure cancer.

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