Poaching

What is animal poaching?

• Protecting animals

• The illegal hunting of certain animals

• Making medicine

• All if the above

What is the main stimuli of animal poaching?

• Earning money

• Supernatural belief that is unscientific

• Cultural symbolism

• All of the above

What negative effects does poaching bring?

• Boosting the economy

• Interference with the ecosystem

• Cure patients

• None of the above

What is the main reason tigers are being poached in Asia

• To show wealth and power

• For medicine use

• Traditional Chinese belief on the supernatural effects tigers will bring

• All of the above

Are the effects of tiger bones backed up by science?

• Yes

• No

What does pangolin scales represent

• Wealth and intelligence

• High social status and wealth

• Longevity and immunity to diseases

• None of the above

What do some governments do to save rhinos?

• Have people guard conservation areas for wild life

• Cut off the horns of rhinos so they are not valuable to hunters

• Post laws against poaching endangered species

• All of the above

What are ways to reduce and even stop animal poaching?

• Raise awareness

• Don’t consume animal related products

• Enforce better laws to protect animals

• Donations

• All of the above

What are your take-always from this mini lesson?