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  1. What is Poaching? The Illegal Wildlife Trade Explained

    • Local wildlife is considered an important resource by many communities, often the poorest, in the developing world. Some rural households depend on wild animals for protein, trees for fuel, and both wild a… See more

    Ecology

    Overexploitation of species affects the living planet in wider ways. Just as overfishing causes … See more

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    Conservation

    Many invasive species have been purposely introduced by wildlife traders or buyers. These invasive species prey on or compete with native species and are a major threa… See more

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    Other animals

    Like marine species killed through bycatch, incidental killing of animals also happens on land. For example, crude traps set for musk deer or duikers cause damage and death to a … See more

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  1. Birds migrate for survival, and along the way, human poachers mount deadly nets on bamboo poles for profit. The birds they catch mostly end up sold as caged pets or food. It’s a lucrative trade: a forest police officer estimated that poachers can make “close to 30,000 yuan for a night of hunting.”
    www.theworldofchinese.com/2024/01/catching-chin…
    Millions of migratory birds are being lost each year as a result of illegal killing, taking and trade, United Nations officials warned on World Migratory Bird Day, calling for concerted action to end the threats to migratory birds and urging everyone to step outside and “listen to the birds chirping,” to appreciate how important they are to our planet.
    www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/05/…
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    Despite numerous dangers and even threats against their lives, a group of dedicated conservationists are trying to turn things around. A simple but deadly method for trapping songbirds involves placing goo-covered limesticks in …

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    Avitourism could be the answer to ending poaching and keeping the communities who live with the birds alive. Read more!

  9. Poached for Its Horn, This Rare Bird Struggles to Survive

    Poached for Its Horn, This Rare Bird Struggles to Survive. The mysterious helmeted hornbill fades from Southeast Asia’s forests as poachers and traffickers target it for the illegal wildlife...

  10. Poaching - Bird Alliance of Oregon

    Poaching. Illegal killing of birds and other wildlife remains a significant problem in Oregon. Each year, our Wildlife Care Center treats birds and other wildlife that have been illegally shot, trapped and poisoned, often intentionally.

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