Animals Targeted by Poachers: A Threat to Wildlife

- Elephants: Poached for their ivory, which is highly valued on the black market for its use in jewelry and ornaments.

- Rhinos: Poached for their horns, which are erroneously believed to have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine.

- Tigers: Poached for their skin and other body parts, which are often used in traditional medicine and luxury items like fur coats.

- Bears: Poached for their fur, meat, and internal organs, which are used in traditional medicine and as food.

- Lions: Poached for their teeth, claws, and other body parts, which are used as trophies or for traditional medicine.

- Pangolins: Poached for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine and folk remedies.

- Turtles: Poached for their meat and shells, which are used for decorative purposes and as food.

- Gorillas: Poached for their meat and body parts, which are sometimes sold as exotic pets or used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.

- Chimpanzees: Poached for their meat, body parts, and young, who are often sold as exotic pets.

These are just a few examples of animals targeted by poachers, with many other species also being impacted.