Knowra Poaching Poaching Poaching is the illegal hunting, killing, or capture of wild animals. It includes taking wildlife in violation of laws governing species, seasons, locations, or methods.
Wildlife trafficking : The trade in illegally taken wild animals, plants, and products made from them. Poaching supplies animals and animal products that enter illicit markets.
Wildlife conservation : The protection and management of wild species and the habitats on which they depend. Conservation programs seek to prevent poaching and restore affected populations.
Hunting : The pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals, often for food, sport, or management. Hunting is not poaching when it complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Anti-poaching : Efforts to prevent, detect, and prosecute the illegal hunting or capture of wildlife. It is the direct operational response to poaching.
Conservation biology : The scientific study of protecting biological diversity and preventing species loss. It evaluates population risks and conservation outcomes associated with poaching.
Snaring : The use of a looped cord or wire to trap an animal when it passes through. Snares are widely used to catch wildlife, often indiscriminately.
Elephant poaching : The illegal killing or capture of elephants, often for their ivory. Elephants illustrate how poaching pressure can threaten long-lived, slow-breeding animals.
Subsistence hunting : Hunting primarily to provide food or other necessities for a household or community. Its legal status depends on local law and recognized customary rights, unlike unlawful taking.
Protected area : A geographically defined area designated and managed for the long-term conservation of nature. Protected areas provide a legal and practical setting for wildlife protection patrols.
Environmental criminology : The study of crimes that harm ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental resources. It examines poaching networks, enforcement, and the conditions that enable wildlife crime.
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