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Which animals are poached the most around the world?

Which animals are poached the most around the world?

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S.Sophie

S.Sophie

S.Sophie
S.Sophie

Answered Jan 16, 2020

The correct answer to this question is the pangolin. This animal is small, and it is covered in scales. Their scales are made of Keratin. They are nocturnal, and there are eight variations of the pangolin. These animals are normally found in the Sub-Saharan part of Africa, as well as Asia.

The correct answer to this question is the pangolin. This animal is small, and it is covered in
Their diet is a mixture of termites and ants. The reason that they are the world's most poached animal has to do with their scales. Their scales have a number of purposes. They can be used for fashion, medicine, and can also be used as a source of cuisine.

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K. Galatia

K. Galatia

K. Galatia
K. Galatia

Answered Jan 02, 2020

There are a lot of animals that are poached. When you think of poached animals, you would probably think of very large animals that would come with horns or antlers. Surprisingly, these animals are not the most poached animals. The most poached animal in various parts of the world is the Pangolin. This animal is not large at all. This is small, and it has a lot of scales.

There are a lot of animals that are poached. When you think of poached animals, you would probably
The scales of the Pangolin are made out of keratin, which makes it sought after for providing keratin for people who think that they need it. Aside from the Pangolin, the other animals that are poached often are sea turtles, tigers, and the Javan Rhinoceros. Some of these animals are poached for business while there are some that are being sold in the black market for high prices.

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N. Jarah

N. Jarah

N. Jarah
N. Jarah

Answered Dec 24, 2019

Poaching is the illegal capturing of animals. Some of the most poached animals in the world include pangolins, elephants, rhinoceroses, and tigers are all being poached at an alarming rate. The pangolin comes from their distant ancestors, the dinosaurs. One hundred thousand pangolins are poached every year, and it is believed that their scales hold the key to many cures for diseases; however, none of that has been scientifically proven.

Poaching is the illegal capturing of animals. Some of the most poached animals in the world include
Ivory is the greatest threat to the elephant population. Ivory is more valuable than gold, silver cocaine, and oil. Between the years 2007 and 2015, there has been a ninety percent rise in rhino killings. Much like elephants, they are poached for one single reason: their horns. Tigers are also hunted so that idiot poachers can brag about snagging their pelt.

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