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African rhino numbers increase for first time in over a decade

Rhino numbers in Africa increased by 5.2% in 2021, with nearly 23,300 rhinos roaming the continent. This marks the first positive news in a decade for an animal threatened by poaching.
The number of black rhinos increased, the first rise since 2012. Protection and management initiatives were credited for the growth in rhino populations.
South Africa is home to almost 80% of the world's rhinos. In 2021, there was a decline in rhino poaching, with only two rhinos killed compared to the previous year.

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