Why we need to stop poaching! 11/8

Poaching – A Terrible Practice

The topic of poaching is one we all learn about,  but do we really think about it? Well, why should we? I mean, do we go home and think of all the beautiful lions that have died from poachers?  Poachers kill and take keratin from this animals just to sell it to the black market. There are many endangered animals in Africa including elephants, lions, rhinos, and many more!

In Africa 100,000 elephants are killed just for their ivory each year. Many elephants are hurt, but the sad thing for elephants is when an ancestor dies, the elephant will know it, and put its trunk on the bones of its family members. Rhinos are also slaughtered and plundered. I769 rhinos have died from poaching this year. The effects of poachers on the environment is catastrophic.

National Parks in Africa have made foundations and laws to stop the poaching. They also have infrared cameras that track and see the animals.The penalty is monetary fees and prison. Poaching happens all over the world.  For instance, Asia has almost the same amount of poaching as Africa. There are also animals that have become endangered because of poaching.

Why are poachers so violent?

What are poachers thinking when they hurt endangered animals?

How can I help!?

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