Poaching involves illegally hunting, killing, or capturing animals. It is common in developing countries and leads to species extinction. Animals are poached for their hides, meats, bones, and other body parts, which are sold and used for clothing, jewelry, food, and traditional medicines. The most commonly poached animals are elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, lions, and pandas. Their tusks, horns, skins, and other parts fetch high prices on the black market. Efforts to stop poaching include deterring poachers, increasing enforcement, and educating local communities. Both governmental and non-governmental organizations work to protect wildlife from this threat.

1. The Poaching of Exotic Animals Ian Friederich Perspectives on Nature and the Environment

2. Rhinoceros horns- $93,000 per kg

4. Why poach animals?

10. Means of Acquisition

11. Technology/ Equipment Model 500 50 Cal.

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