Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2013 14:37:58 GMT
Poaching is a multi-billion dollar industry that’s pushing many species to the brink of extinction. According to the World Wildlife Fund, there was a 3,000% increase in rhino poaching between 2007 and 2011. An estimated 12,000 African elephants are killed each year for their ivory.
Poachers’ methods are incredibly brutal, with stories of rhinos bleeding to death, baby gorillas getting caught in traps, and elephants brought down by power lines. Without immediate action, more and more animals each year are going to suffer and die needlessly.
Even though poaching may seem like it’s happening thousands of miles away, you can make a difference.
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Poachers’ methods are incredibly brutal, with stories of rhinos bleeding to death, baby gorillas getting caught in traps, and elephants brought down by power lines. Without immediate action, more and more animals each year are going to suffer and die needlessly.
Even though poaching may seem like it’s happening thousands of miles away, you can make a difference.
www.takepart.com/actions/become-anti-poaching-advocate?cmpid=tp-ad-adroll