poaching is not cool
stop poaching, it ruins the ecosystem
This is a glimpse of what poaching looks like
What was happening in this picture was a man with an ax chopping off an elephant head to get its tusks.
Innocent animals
When you poach your are illegally killing an innocent animal. 81 innocent elephants were poached by hunters in 2011. The hunters poisoned their waterhole with cyanide. The poachers were seeking for their ivory in their trunks. Situations like this have happened to many other species.
So many animals are being poached every day
Elephant
This elephant was poached for the ivory in its tusks. The hunters took its tusks then left it to die. They use this poor elephant's ivory to sell stupid little souvenirs, and jewelry. The elephant needs their tusks more than we do.
Rhino
This Rhino was captured and sedated. People believe that the horn on the rhino is a type of medicine. But scientist have proven that its not a medicine and that its like chewing on your fingernails, it does nothing good for you.
Lion
Lions are poached for their bones and fur. This hunter skinned it and cleaned out his insides. They use their bones to make jewelry and they use the skin for clothes or furniture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people Poach? They poach animals to get their expensive belongings.
What are the penalty's for poaching? They get charged a major fine and sometimes go to jail.
Interesting facts
In seven African countries lions are extinct. Since 1960 population of Rhinos have decreased by 97.6%. Elephants in 2013 35,000 elephants were poached. The horn on a rhino can sell for $30,000 a pound on the black market. China buys 70% of the illegal ivory. The sell it for thousands of dollars. An illegally poached lion bone can go for $600 per pound.