Poaching is the illegal practice of trespassing on another’s property to hunt or steal game without the landowner’s permission. The act has succeeded in capturing many of the world’s attention. In the continent of Africa, particularly South Africa has been reported for the highest rate of poaching, and ivory of a rhinoceros’s horn, and every day that rate is continuing to skyrocket according to the SADEA (South African Department of Environmental Affairs).
Cameroon, Chad, Mozambique and Congo are the primary countries being affected in South Africa from these anonymous poachers. From the year of 2000 to 2013, the rate of poaching has elongated from 6 to 946 and standing alone in 2012, over 668 rhinoceroses were shot dead in account of the SADEA. Although the staggering rates on poaching of rhinos for their horns seem have caught the attention of millions of individuals across the world, many people fail to realize the significant impact it has on the environment, and so does the Professor of Political Science at the University of North Dakota, William Montgomery.
“The world brings thousands of animal’s lives to an end such as chickens, cows, and the other plethoric varieties of species that are killed whether it is for consumption or for other selfish reasons. Animals are skinned, but a sign of uproar has not yet been commenced. What makes rhinos so very important to the environment? Why do we actually need them? I am confused.” said Mr. Montgomery. Nothing about his statement supports his opinion, which in fact is completely biased. In his watching of multiple television series such as Poaching Wars with Tom Hardy, Chasing Rhinos with Billy Bush, and Battleground: Rhino Wars, which are broadcasted by BBC (British Broadcasting Co...
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...remaining 80 percent of rhinos lie in Africa, Mr. Hardy went out on his quest to keep the future of these animals safe and sound and show the world the real outcomes and problems that Africa struggles with in their decrease of rhinos that continues to decrease by more than two rhinos every single day. The two episode documented series has showed the how endangered these animals have become since the year of 2000 through 2013, and whose death rate overtaking births in 2016-2018 according to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs. It is truly frightening that yet another species is on the verge of extinction and for such a selfish reason. That is why my group and I will start a promotion/campaign in our community or raise awareness in order to stop this diabolical act to save such a precious species that has been part of our earth for millions of years.
Wildlife conservationists are constantly working to supervise the rivers, forest, and other natural resources of Africa in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management. In Kenya, laws against trophy hunting has assisted these conservationists in maintaining wildlife populations. However, park rangers face a huge battle against the illegal poaching of these rare trophy animals, such as lions and elephants. In Asia, the demand for ivory continues to surge, despite the long-time ban on its international trade. The demand is so high that the Tanzanian government has developed plans to construct a commercial highway through the Serengeti in order to more efficiently trade goods with Asia (“The Need for Serengeti Watch”). However, the highway will also provide a faster route to the coast for ivory smugglers. The controversy surrounding the highway and its positive or negative effects on the economy, Tanzania as a whole, and the Serengeti is countless. Despite the debate over its benefits and...
“Why Sport Hunting Is Cruel and Unnecessary” asserts “natural predators help maintain this balance by killing only the sickest and weakest individuals.” This is the key concept of natural selection that has proven effective throughout history; however, the introduction of invasive and nonnative species can cause an imbalance in population. Opponents would suggest banning hunting in order to allow populations to return to their natural number, but this ban has been proven ineffective in African counties. “How Hunting Helps Wildlife” outlines the detrimental effects a hunting ban can have on wildlife’s population. At one point in time Kenya banned hunting but reinstated hunting as 70 percent had been poached. The laws and regulations in place allowed the populations to be renewed, rising to their original numbers. While banning hunting may sound promising, it has the opposite effect of what is
They are a parasite; like a flea on a dog, or ringworm on a cat. They attach themselves to a location like other parasites attach to a host animal, roaming free to do damage as they please. Wild hogs are a nuisance animal that have quickly become overpopulated and under hunted. Many animal rights activist want to end or strictly regulate the hunting of these destructive creatures; however, these animals were not meant to wander wild the way that they do, once domesticated animals released for sport have quickly adapted to their environment and become the beasts they are today. Many states already allow hunters to go out all year long and hunt for the feral swine; however, in Arkansas, the current hunting law is that a hunter can take a wild hog while legally hunting another animal. Hunters should be able to go out and hunt for wild hogs, not be limited to killing them as they cross their paths or if they are spotted on their land. The only stipulations that should be placed on hog hunting are that the hunter must have knowledge of hunter’s education and a valid state
As a great deal is being done to help endangered wildlife as well as animals in general, there is still a considerable amount of improvements to make. “The exterminating of predators by governments or individuals is wrong-headed, extremely selfish, cruel and the very worst example of wildlife management. It is failed management. In today's backwards and upside-down world, our wildlife needs our protection, not extermination” (Pitt). We need to instill the good values of animals in today’s society so that we may work towards better maintenance of the future lives of these animals. Instead of mounting an animal’s head on the wall as a prize and reducing wildlife population, we should be proud of the variety of species we have on earth and leave them to live free.
There’s another catch to trophy hunting: it is extremely expensive. Permits for trophy hunting usually cost thousands of dollars, which leads to the idea that killing animals can actually help conservation. This concept might seem ridiculous at first, but trophy-hunting permits bring in a plethora of money. For instance, the so-called “ten-day ‘elephant package’ could cost… 36,000 [dollars]” (learnenglish). Even if you merely wish to watch the hunt, you are obliged to pay 3,800 dollars (abcnews). The prices are strikingly high, meaning that so is the revenue. South Africa alone brings in more than 744 million dollars every single year, making it its “most profitable form of commercial land use” (learnenglish). This enormous amount of money can not only be used to aid the many third world countries in Africa, but also with conservation. Many argue that by killing wild game during hunting, it causes some species to go extinct. However, strong economic incentive has motivated landowners to expand their territories, reintroduce species, and take care of the animals in general, which would indicate the opposite: more animals are safe. One might even conclude that the world is saving animals, by killing
A social outrage has broken recently amid the scandal of Cecil the Lion’s death. Cecil was illegally hunted and killed by the American dentist Walter Palmer. Since then, it has caused the world to change their minds on the effects of trophy hunting. Succeeding the death of the renowned lion, a recent poll in America displays that on a three to one margin, the respondents said they would rather be tourists in a country that prohibits trophy hunting, instead of one that does not. The debate is ascending as more hunters proudly present their ‘trophy’ on social media. Many nature conservatives and animal protection agencies are raising awareness because of the fact that Cecil died in a meaningless and violent manner.The problem is not only in America, but around the globe. Trophy hunting should be illegal in the world because it is merely killing animals without a meaningful purpose, and it produces harmful effects to the environment.
Ives, Mike. "Rhino Horn Craze Threatens Species." Los Angeles Times 8 Apr. 2012, sec. A: 3. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.
Among the greatest contributors to social destabilization and environmental damage to various Central African nations is the proliferation of poaching and the black market industry that stems from it. Every year, poachers kill thousands of exotic animals such as elephants and rhinos to satisfy international demand for animal products. Despite the current global ban on any commodities derived from poached animals, today’s illegal poaching market affects millions of human and animal lives. Through the use of stricter international legislation, greater outreach through educational services, and increasing the funding for African national park rangers, poaching in Central Africa may diminish to the benefit of both African society and the global ecosystem. Today’s modern poaching business resonates with the influence of former European control over regions in Africa where exotic animals are prevalent.
The main countries affected by the problem of elephant poaching are The Central African Republic, The Democratic Republic of The Congo, and Uganda. From these countries Terrorist groups such as the Lord’s Resistance Army will cross the border into South
Why is poaching a concern? What can be done to “turn the tide” against poaching? Poaching is a devastating thing in wildlife. I am explaining this act because poaching makes people sick at heart, a lot of people want to stop this depressing source of action. Wildlife animals should be treated like humans and they shouldn’t be killed for food and other reasons such as ivory. Humans aren’t killed for food like animals are and we have freedom and for the most part live a happy life. It is so sad seeing this happen with these different animals. This devastating and upset poaching act is making people not want to go to the circus and other animal shows because they abuse those animals for no apparent reason and they take these animals out of their natural habitat. Possibly if we didn’t have a circus it would stop people from taking them from their habitat or from the wildlife and other people won’t think it’s okay for this act to happen.
Big game hunting is a hobby, pastime, and even a sport in which people go to countries and hunt animals such as Giraffes or lions. The hunting itself usually occurs in countries like South Africa or Ziamba. Typically the rich take part in big game hunting because it’s expensive. When the hunting is done, hunters usually use the animals he or she killed as a trophy or for food. Big game hunting has a plethora of superb effects.
Poaching and wildlife crimes are some of the reasons many species join the endangered list every year, but this doesn’t mean that you don’t have the power to stop these horrible crimes.
We all know that people have been hunting for a long, long time, but do we really know who was the actual first human was to hunt? Well I could tell you that the first ever people to hunt are our ancestors that were not the brightest people ever. We came to know hunting as you take a weapon and go and hunt for deer, ducks, fish, and many other animals, and we eat them. In order for us to survive we had to find out a way to get meat for protein.
Stray animals are dangerous reason being is children or elderly people can be bit while walking or playing around at parks. I live in Mercedes and at one point when I was walking from stars to the high school, and stray dog for no reason started growing at me and my instinct was to run until I got the a building. This can happen to anyone, they can be attacked trying to touch a stray or just simply walking by, or even worse a child can catch a disease. Also owners with their pets are also getting attacked by stray animals because they strays tend to be over protective of their territory, or they just want to fight with the pet of the owner.
The dynamic natural environment and abundant wildlife are the most prominent features of the African continent. Due to its wide variety of biomes ranging from tropical forests to arid deserts, Africa consists of bountiful wildlife diversity. However, because of environmentally harmful human interactions, the variety of biomes is shrinking to all-time lows, which causes wildlife to die out. These detrimental human interactions, particularly livestock overgrazing and desertification, occur partly because the native people who depend on the land for daily life do not realize the potential benefits of wildlife and the unsustainability of their current ways. Poaching for horns and other valuable animal parts has also contributed to the decreasing amount of species present in the wild. However, the methods for conserving the wildlife environment differ in how they address the issue of the dwindling wildlife populations. The conventional method of conservation created in the mold of the Convention Relative to the Preservation of Fauna and Flora in their Natural State (also known as the London Convention) involves the complete centralization of wildlife resources to the government. The newer, more effective method called the Sustainable Use Approach makes drastic changes to the London Convention principles by decentralizing ownership of wildlife and allowing small communities and villages to manage it themselves.