South African conservationists mark World Rhino Day amid rising poaching threat

Conservationists in South Africa are marking World Rhino Day under the shadow of relentless poaching, as the country continues to be both a safe haven and a battleground for the iconic species.

At the Dinokeng Game Reserve, home to a thriving rhino population, strict security measures are in place — though their details remain secret to prevent poachers from exploiting vulnerabilities. On average, one rhino is still killed every day in…