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For a series of reasons such as, fear, mis-understanding, and the delicacy known as "Shark Fin Soup". (Shark's fins are obviously used for this.)
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Why are gorillas poached?
Gorillas are poached for the same reason as almost all poaching in poor countries - Eithe the poacher need the meat to feed himself and his family, or he needs the money he can get from selling the poached animal on. Or a combination of both.
What are the disadvantages of not being able to swim?
Being gang raped by dolphins or getting eaten by sharks.
Why are hammer haed being extinct?
bigger sharks and eels are hunnting them
What areas are most dangerous for sharks?
Many parts of the world have dangerous sharks but i would say Hawaii is pretty dangerous because three sharks that will attack humans live there. spots in Africa and south America are dangerous.
Why are white begal tigers going extinct?
Because it is rare for DNA to match up and create white Bengal tigers, the few that exist are being poached for their valuable fur.
are elephants tusks being poached?
Elephant Tusks are not being poached. Elephants themselves are being poached for their ivory.
Why are rare koalas getting poached?
Koalas are not rare; nor are they being poached.
How are rhinos are being poached?
bears
Why are gibbons being poached?
For meat.
What does it mean if a tiger has being poached?
If a tiger is being poached, the tiger is being illegally being hunted. Poachers also tend to go for other "big game" such as elephants for their tusks.
Are pandas hunted or poached illegilly?
Pandas are being hunted and poached for their meat and fur. They are listed as being an endangered animal so efforts are being made to stop the poaching.
Where are Bengal tigers being poached?
Bengal Tigers are from India and Bangladesh. So they would be poached in those areas.
What year did pandas stop being poached?
never
Why asiatic cheetahs are being poached?
i love cheetahs and heat the thought of them being poached. people poach cheetahs for their fur for decoration and their bones for medicine. i hope this helped you :)
What is the main animal that is being poached in africa?
That'd be the rhino
Why are king cheetahs being poached?
For their fur eyes bones and organs
What are giant panda's being poached for?
Giant pandas are getting poached for their hides, which can sell for $1,000,000. Their furs can also sell for a high price.
