Wildlife

Wildlife Poaching and Animal Welfare

Illegal wildlife poaching causes immense welfare suffering through snaring, shooting, and trafficking of wild animals across all continents.

Key Facts

Poaching kills tens of millions of animals annually worldwide
Wire snares cause prolonged suffering over hours to days
Trafficking animals experience extreme stress and high mortality rates
Poaching threatens over 100 species with extinction
Local community programs are among the most effective anti-poaching tools

Welfare Considerations

Poaching inflicts some of the most severe welfare harms in the animal world. Snare injuries, pursuit stress, and trafficking conditions cause agonizing deaths for millions of animals who survive initial capture only briefly.

What You Can Do

Donate to anti-poaching organizations and ranger support programs
Never purchase products made from illegally trafficked wildlife
Support legislation increasing penalties for wildlife trafficking
Advocate for community-based conservation that addresses poaching drivers