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Poaching is a serious concern for local bird conservationists. Because of the large range of many avian species, surveillance of this activity is almost impossible. The scarlet macaw, threatened with extinction in Belize, has one of its last havens in the Chiquibul forests. Poaching remains almost unchecked in this remote region. [29]
The solitary eagle is seriously threatened by poaching. [18] Illegal hunting of Baird's tapirs is a major threat for populations in Costa Rica, Belize and Panama. [19] In Panama, mammal species hunted by poachers comprise white-tailed deer, red brocket deer, collared peccary, agouti and coati.
The well-armed people set against the representatives of the state were known as bold poachers (kecke Wilderer). [4] Some poachers and their violent deaths, like Matthias Klostermayr (1736–1771), Georg Jennerwein (1848–1877) and Pius Walder (1952–1982) gained notoriety and have had a strong cultural impact, which has persisted until today ...
A keel-billed toucan, the national bird of Belize. After declaring independence in 1981, Belize enacted the Wildlife Protection Act, [1] which is the main source of wildlife law in Belize. Wildlife in Belize is defined as any undomesticated mammal, reptile or bird, amphibian, and any egg, nest or part or product thereof.
The human desire for ivory has always existed, but the elephant poaching rate has recently increased, and now it is higher than ever. New initiatives generate hope for the end of elephant poaching ...
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) is a United States interstate compact (an agreement among participating states) to provide reciprocal sharing of information regarding sportsman fishing, hunting, and trapping violations and allows for recognition of suspension or revocation of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits in other member states resulting from violations ...
"The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Mammals of Belize". IUCN. 2001 dead link ] "Mammal Species of the World". Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 2005. Archived from the original on 27 April 2007 "Animal Diversity Web". University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. 1995–2006
The State Department is warning Americas to "reconsider" visiting Jamaica and Colombia due to safety risks. Here's what travelers should know. State Department urges travelers to ‘reconsider ...