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Poaching triggers fears over the future of South African wildlife

Rhino poaching in South Africa has reached record-high levels, with an average of one rhino being killed for its horn every eight hours. The poaching is causing fears over the future of other species in the country, with conservationists asking worrying that if the rhino can't be saved, other animals might be next.

Conservationists fighting against poachers compare their struggle to waging a war