Animal poaching is a reality that cannot be ignored. But, many claim they simply do not know about
it; so what exactly is the current situation?
Rhinoceroses are being poached for their horns which are
used as body detoxifiers and a supposed cure for cancer. On top of this, rhino
horns are carved into knife handles, key rings and jewellery and then these
items are sold at high prices. Vietnam and China are the main consumers of rhino
horn products.
Every year approximately 30 000 elephants are poached
for their tusks. Most of these tusks are then exported to Asian countries, such
as China, where they are then used to make ivory chopsticks which are sold for more
than a thousand dollars.
This is what is happening; and if we do not do anything to
stop it very soon we will only have the Big 3 (Lions, Leopards and Buffalos).
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