Poached To Extinction
These short, stocky, flightless birds from Mauritius were hunted to death by the Dutch.
Dodo Birds
Poaching was first made illegal during this time period before Da Vinci.
Middle Ages
Despite the many restrictions and oppressive tactics, illegal, exotic trading is critical in this “Northern” country.
North Korea
The highest grossing film of all time, contains the possible destruction of a whole ecosystem.
The extinction of this tusked behemoth is often attributed to warming weather, but humans likely contributed as well.
Woolly Mammoths
Possibly the first mass poaching group, this Empire popularized fighting exotic animals in a huge amphitheater.
The Romans
Apart from apartheid, this southern coastal country is also a known favorite for poachers.
South Africa
A childhood staple for many, this kids' TV show combated poachers, Dabio, Gourmand, Donita, and Varmitech.
Wild Kratts
Once the most abundant bird in North America, these avians ironically did not deliver messages.
Passenger Pigeons
Poaching originated not as a means of profit, but as a last-ditch effort to obtain this vital resource.
Food
While known for its rich history, ornate rugs, and war with the US, this country is also known for Snow Leopard and musk deer poaching.
Afghanistan
In this popular wizarding-world video game, mythical creature poachers are a common enemy.
Hogwarts Legacy
This deceptively named, striped marsupial disappeared from the island of Tasmania in 1936
Tasmanian Tiger
This scaled creature, though not a reptile, is the most poached animal in history
Pangolin
Unlucky #7, hunting is on the rise in this uniquely shaped African country, commonly referred to as the “Horn of Africa”.
Somalia
On this famous Netflix TV show, King Philip is seen trophy-hunting tigers in India, raising many ethical questions.
The Crown
Cousins to the manatee, these massive water dwellers did not, in fact, go “moo”.
(Stellers) Sea Cows
After “Conquering” England in 1066, this Norman Duke passed the first “Bill” making poaching illegal
William The Conquerer
Asiatic Black bears have more than war, monsoons, and tigers to watch their back from; poachers too, roam freely in this nation.
Vietnam
A well-known Roald Dahl book, where a little boy discovers his dad is a skilled poacher, kicking off an adventurous story of Danny.
Danny, The Champion of the World