VOICED: On the hunt for the illegal hunters

The video discusses the ongoing issue of poaching in Kenya, focusing on the threats to rhinos and elephants due to the high demand for their horns and ivory. It highlights the economic incentives driving poachers, with rhino horns fetching high prices on the black market. The video also covers recent poaching incidents and the efforts of rangers to combat this illegal activity. Despite some arrests, the demand for these animal products continues to pose a significant threat to wildlife conservation in the region.

What is the primary challenge faced by rangers in the Labor Conservancy?

• Poor communication systems

• Lack of funding for equipment

• Shortage of trained personnel

• Inability to be everywhere at once

How has the rhino population in Kenya changed from the 1970s to now?

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend

• It has remained stable

• It has increased significantly

• It has decreased drastically

What is driving the increased demand for rhino horns?

• Local cultural practices

• Demand from the Far East

• Use in traditional African medicine

• Fashion trends in Europe

What recent change has been observed in elephant poaching in the region?

• It has remained the same

• It has been completely eradicated

• It has decreased significantly

• It has increased in the last two months

What economic factor contributes to the temptation of engaging in poaching?

• Lack of alternative livelihoods

• Government incentives for poaching

• Low local wages compared to horn value

• High unemployment rates