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Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights. [1] [2] Poaching was once performed by impoverished peasants for subsistence purposes and to supplement meager diets. [3] It was set against the hunting privileges of nobility and territorial rulers. [4]
Many species are affected by poaching, including illegal hunting, fishing and capturing of wild animals, and, in a recent usage, the illegal harvesting of wild plant species. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The article provides an overview of species currently endangered or impaired by poaching in the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, and South-East Asia .
Poachers function as the suppliers to the wildlife market. Illegal poaching occurs locally and on larger, commercial scales. There are various motivations for poaching, some of which include an aim to reduce human-wildlife conflict, trophy hunting, and consumer demand. Small-scale poaching may occur to protect domestic animals and crops.
A retired wildlife conservation officers explains how the public can help stop night time deer poachers.
This is the type of activity that’s well within the definition of poaching,” said Patrick Foy, captain of the California Fish and Wildlife Department’s legal division.
Anti-poaching is the organised act to counter the poaching of wildlife. [1] However, it is generally used to describe an overall effort against the illegal wildlife trade . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The act of anti-poaching is normally carried out by national parks on public land and by private security companies on privately owned land.
U.S. regulators decided Wednesday to allow American fishermen to harvest thousands of pounds of valuable baby eels in the coming years, even as authorities have shuttered the industry in Canada ...
[41] Robert K. Ressler, an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's behavioral sciences unit, studied serial killers and noted, "Murderers like this (Jeffrey Dahmer) very often start by killing and torturing animals as kids." [42] Acts of intentional animal cruelty or non-accidental injury may be indicators of serious psychological ...