African rhino death rate increases for sixth year in a row

The number of African rhinos killed by poachers has increased for the sixth year in a row.

The figures ,compiled by the International Union for Conservation of Nature say more than 1300 rhinos were killed for their horns last year.

Since 2008 nearly 6000 African rhinos have been killed.

David Shukman reports.

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