Rhino poachers getting bolder, farmer warns

Fighting a losing battle
A farmer involved in Namibia's rhino custodianship project says he's ready to quit rhino farming due to mounting challenges, including increased poaching, financial strain and a lack of state and law enforcement support.
Francoise Steynberg
Rhino poachers are getting bolder.They no longer strike only during full moon but are even poaching during daylight.This is according to a disheartened farmer in the Okahandja dist ...

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-21

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