South Africa's Environment Minister Willie Aucamp credited the overall decline to “dedication and tactical, swift coordination” among anti‑poaching and anti‑trafficking units, as well as to better detection systems, such as advanced camera technologies and sensors, and integrity measures, including polygraphing all park law-enforcement personnel.
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South Africa records significant drop in rhino poaching

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South Africa’s Environment Minister Willie Aucamp credited the overall decline to “dedication and tactical, swift coordination” among anti‑poaching and anti‑trafficking units, as well as to better detection systems, such as advanced camera technologies and sensors, and integrity measures, including polygraphing all park law-enforcement personnel.

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