Poaching and Hunting

Poaching and aggressive hunting is a huge problem towards wildlife conservation. We need better regulations to address these issues. Whole populations are on the verge of being wiped out. Reserves and many countries have taken steps to protect endangered animals but it's not enough. Hunters and poachers are finding ways around the regulations to hunt animals. Giraffes, rhinos, elephants and other animals that are known to be aggressive predators are being hunted down for sport.

Pictured above you see one of the last known northern white male rhino's guarded by Kenyan guards. This rhino has been hunted to the brink of extinction for it's horns and for sport. It's sad to see a beautiful creature like this brought to the brink of extinction. Most likely when this animal dies it will be the last of it's kind and cease to exist.

Many hunters hunt for sport and will usually stay within the laws of the land to hunt down animals that are deemed 'ok' to hunt. But as you can see above some just have zero morals. Hunting animals that have no business being hunted like the Giraffe. I have a strong belief that if animals keep to themselves and do not bother local populace then leave them be. Some wolves, bears, hyenas and other animals who could harm other humans or disrupt the balance must be hunted to keep people protected or protect the balance. Hunting a Giraffe? I just don't see the reason for it.

New regulations must be put in place to protect animals deemed, 'unworthy' of hunting or protected when populations begin to dwindle. Populations must be actively monitored and people held accountable if they break the law and harm these animals. You may also want to get into contact with your local officials in government and express your concerns.

If you would like more information on what you can do to get involved and what our country is doing to get involved with helping fight poaching and hunting visit these sites below:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/150715-poaching-wildlife-trafficking-elephants-rhinos-ivory/
https://www.savetherhino.org/rhino_info/thorny_issues/shoot_to_kill
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/fight-against-elephant-poaching-going-commando-180959071/