Learn how to play your part in saving our many endangered wildlife in South Africa. The cause of species becoming endangered comes from many sources. The main causes however are disorganized governments, poaching and the destruction of natural and essential habitats.

Day by day our animals are becoming endangered. Soon they will become extinct which means that they will be gone forever, never to be seen again. So join a group or help our community to help our wildlife that we can still help, help before they become extinct like the Quagga and Dodo.

What is Poaching?

As an intransitive and transitive verb poaching means catch game illegally; to catch wild animals or fish illegally on public land or while trespassing on private land.

Why is it Done?

Poaching is done by hunters all over the world, and although it is illegal, it seems to be happening in everyday life. Most hunt for the sake of getting their prized horn (Rhinos and elephants) or anther part of the animal that may be useful or valuable like the skin.

Other people poach because it is the only way to accumulate food. Poor people like people that live on the street, make their own weapons and go off to kill the animals for their meat. They survive on this meat until it is finished or until it goes bad or rotten.

Some Frequently Asked Questions (Q - Question A - Answer)

1) Q: What is poaching?
A: Poaching is the illegal hunting and killing of animals.

2) Q: Why do people poach?
A: The animal that they kill is usually a valuable and expensive asset.

3) Q: What does endangered mean? A: It means a certain type of species is about to be extinct.

4) Q: Can poaching endanger animals? A: Yes, the more they are poached, the more endangered they become.

5) Q: Why is poaching very bad? A: This is because it can endanger the animals and eventually make them extinct.

6) Q: If someone is caught poaching, what will happen to them? A: They will be arrested and charged because poaching is considered to be a criminal offence.