Location
In what continent is poaching the most common?
Africa
What is animal poaching?
Illegally hunting or catching animals on land that is not one's own, or in violation of official protection.
This act protects and helps recover species and their ecosystems that are endangered or threatened.
Endangered Species Act
What are 2 consequences of poaching?
List 3 of the countries where poaching is the most common.
South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, India, Myanmar
Give one reason why people poach animals.
Profit, exotic pet trade, food & modern day medicines
What is the Lacey Act?
US law that prohibits the illegal trade and transport of fish, wildlife, and plants. It also prohibits the illegal harvesting of plant or plant products.
List 2 effects poaching has on the ecosystem
Threat to biodiversity, destabilizes ecosystems, contributes to species extinction
Poaching rhinos is most popular in what African country?
South Africa
What part of the rhino do people poach for?
Rhino horns
This act is an international agreement that regulates trade in wild animals and plants to prevent their extinction
CITES
Aside from profit and trade, what is one reason people poach animals?
Modern day food and medicines