We know poaching is wrong. But why is it still such a profitable industry? Join Adams Cassinga as he explores what poaching is and how wildlife trafficking operates.
We know poaching is wrong. But why is it still such a profitable industry? Join Adams Cassinga as he explores what poaching is and how wildlife trafficking operates.
11 mins 53 secs
Poaching is the act of illegally entering into a protected area with the intention of capturing, harming, or killing a wild animal, whereas wildlife trafficking is the act of making a profit from the poached animal or any wildlife byproduct. Poaching is worth $20-30 billion annually. It affects all continents but dominates in areas with large amounts of biodiversity, namely Africa and Asia. To sell the products of poaching there are 5 tiers involved in the wildlife trafficking chain: the desperate locals, the transporters, the marketers, the corrupt officials and the buyers.
Key learning objectives:
Define poaching and wildlife trafficking
Outline the 5 tiers of trafficking
Understand the value of wildlife
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