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poaching

[poh-ching] / ˈpoʊ tʃɪŋ /






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The 1700s statutes were not, in fact, limited to poaching, but were also meant to prevent “armed trespass, property theft or damage, and gun violence, whether intentional or accidental.”

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Binturongs are a vulnerable species; they face threats from habitat destruction, poaching for traditional Asian medicines, and the fur and pet trade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

According to Edinburgh Zoo, Sumatran tigers are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Abdul Goni Gazi was among the first to raise the alarm for the creatures struggling to grow their numbers under pressure from habitat loss, poaching and climate change.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They use a variety of methods, often simultaneously: protection of habitat, replanting of habitat, stricter laws to prevent poaching, community awareness—and reintroducing animals back into the wild.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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