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  2. Poaching and Habitat Loss: The Dual Threats to Elephant ... - AOL

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    For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. ... Poaching. Illegal ivory hunting is one of the largest threats faced by elephants.

  3. Species affected by poaching - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  4. Poaching - Wikipedia

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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]

  5. Wildlife conservation - Wikipedia

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    The illegal wildlife trade is the illegal trading of plants and wildlife. This illegal trading is worth an estimate of 7-23 billion [30] and an annual trade of around 100 million plants and animals. [31] In 2021 it was found that this trade has caused a 60% decline in species abundance, and 80% for endangered species. [31]

  6. A retired wildlife conservation officers explains how the public can help stop night time deer poachers.

  7. New initiatives generate hope for the end of elephant poaching

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    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 ...

  8. Wildlife smuggling - Wikipedia

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    In many instances, culture is a driving factor in wildlife trafficking. There are often traditional roots or societal trends behind the reasons specific wildlife faces a greater risk of targeting when it comes to traditional medicines, jewelry, trinkets, pets, and the consumption of wild meat (bushmeat).

  9. Wildlife smuggling in southern Africa - Wikipedia

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    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.