Loss of Biodiversity

Beautiful animals in our ecosystem will eventually die out due to poaching.

Poaching has become a huge problem for hundreds of years. Poaching is when someone trespasses on private property to the intent of illegally hunting and killing of wildlife.

Poaching has become such a big issue because it is killing many animals that were and now are endangered. If a group of animals is removed from our ecosystem, the food chain or "circle of life" is thrown out of balance, causing the other animals in that food chain to die out as well.'

Rhinos are killed for their horns because they are believed to treat disease and illnesses.

Elephants are killed for their ivory tusks because they are made into jewelry and trinkets.

Tigers are killed for their skins and bones because they are believed to be a helpful medicine and remedy.

Unfortuately, theres not much we can do to change the poachers' mindsets. They will continue to ignore the health of the animals and environment because of how much money they will make off of them. As well, black markets will continue to sell animal parts, so poachers can make money an see the increased the value of tusks, horns, or skins.

Poaching is not typically talked about and learned in school because it’s a very extreme topic, dealing with the selling of animal parts on dangerous and illegal black markets.

There are many different types of poachers in which rangers and sheriffs are trying to catch but only so many are caught. The broad law in Africa is that if a person is caught threatening, killing, or hunting any protected animal, they will have to pay an expensive fine or be sentenced to jail.

The most we can do to prevent poaching is to protect wildlife and educate others. By leaving animals alone and informing others, we can create a better living environment for the animals and for our world.

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