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Many endangered animals have been hunted to near extinction for their horns (rhinocerous), ivory (elephants), pelts (cheetah) and as trophies (lions). Many are still being poached--hunting against the law--since there is a black market for these items. Whales are still in contention by international law--some countries have not adopted changes.
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You need to define a criteria for poaching. Is this any illegal act to kill or capture an animal? Are you excluding food source animals? Does this include illegal killing of animals which could normally be killed, but are limited by treaty? Or is poaching only limited to absolutely protected animals?
If you included legal food sources caught illegally, just list the major commercial fish -- cod, salmon, halibit, tuna, herring, marlin, etc. Poaching into international waters, against national or international agreements, use of illegal nets or fishing techniques, out of season fishing, fishing in excess of catch limits, etc. dwarfs any other forms of poaching in terms of numbers, money, resources, etc. Since many countries over fish by several hundred percent, it wouldn't surprise me than half the tuna you eat was poached.
You then need to consider if poaching includes killing of protected species as food sources, for body parts, or for other purposes. Sharks are protected in most parts of the world, yet are harvested in industrials quantities for shark fin soup or just to keep them from eating fish. Whales are killed against treaties for oils. Seals, sea lions, and otters are routinely killed to keep them out of fishing areas despite protected status. You see similiar things with land animals such as wolves (illegally) shot to protect cattle.
Next, one would need to look at the pet industry. Even with legal pet species, in many places it is illegal to harvest wild budgies, canaries, mice, hamsters, certain exotic fish, lizards, etc. And yet, in many of these countries you can make small fortunes taking them from the wild -- rather than going through the trouble of captive breeding them. Particularly with birds, these are done on an almost industrial scale in many countries -- despite all laws.
Next, you have illegal hunting and fishing. These are arguably forms of poaching and the number of fish, deer, antelope, ducks, geese, and other animals taken out of season must be huge. You also have the phenomon of illegal vandalism -- such as folks shooting bald eagles in the US. That starts getting into the grey area of pet killings -- also illegal.
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What animals get poached?
Many animals are poached, including elephants, rhinos, tigers, pangolins, and various species of turtles. These animals are targeted for their tusks, horns, skins, scales, and other body parts, which are highly prized in illegal wildlife trade markets. Poaching poses a severe threat to the survival of these species in the wild.
Why are the white tigers poached?
White tigers are poached for their rarity and perceived value in the illegal wildlife trade, where they are sought after for their exotic appearance and perceived status symbols. This demand drives poaching activities that exploit and endanger these majestic animals.
What animals are poached?
Poachers are interested in any marketable animal that is available.Poachers kill a varity of animals mostly for horns and other goods that would be very expensive in the black market.People will poach any animals that is perceived as potentially valuable. rhinocerouses and elephants are well known for being hunted for their ivory, large cats are hunted for their pelts, and even animals like bears are hunted not only for their pelts but to sell their spleen and genitals on the black market, as they are considered to be an effective form of alternative medicine in china.National animals
What animals and plants are in the Tanami desert?
There are several types of plants and animals in the Tanami desert. Some native plants include Sturt's Desert Roses, poached egg daisies and honey grevillas. Some animals include mulgaras, bilbies, and rufous hare-wallabies.
Why are animals in China endangered?
Animals in China are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching for traditional medicine and exotic pets, illegal wildlife trade, pollution, and climate change. These factors have put numerous species at risk of extinction in China's diverse ecosystems. Efforts are being made to enact stronger conservation measures to protect endangered animals in the country.
When are most animals poached?
Animals are poached year-round, all the time.
What are some of the animals poached in Australia?
kangaroo's are culled, not poached.
Which all animals are mostly poached?
Tigers and Wolves are a few of the main animals that get poached. ~ ~Sleenky
What type of animals are poached?
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What animals can be poached in Britain?
Chavs
What is the most poached animal in the US?
Either white-tailed deer or cottontail rabbit. Cottontail rabbit is the most widely hunted animal in the US and more are killed per year than any other, so it might be the most poached as well. The most poached is certainly deer, both white tailed and black tailed or mule deer. Rabbits are rarely poached, as the small size makes more effort to procure them very obvious, and one deer has as much meat as a hundred rabbits.
What are wolves poached for?
they are poached for their fur coat and sometimes their meat but they are very beautiful animals if you think about it
What animals are poached in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
yes they are
Do baby animals get killed for their fur?
Yes, sadly they do but this is rarely done. Most of the time adult males are poached for their fur.
What animals are poached and why?
Elephants and Rhinos are poached for their Tusks and Horns because they contain ivory which is valuable. Tigers, Leopards and other Big Cats are poached for their Skin which is also valuable.
Where r animals poached?
Basically every country in the world!
How many animals are poached in Iowa each year?
5000
