1. Elephant and Rhino Poaching
By: Danny Kelly, Maura Kern, Daniella Rivera

2. What is Illegal Poaching
It is a form of illegal hunting

3. Current population statistics for Rhinos
1970- population dropped dramatically decreased
65,000 rhinos missing from population
***that’s half the worlds population of rhinos***
Today- fewer than 2,500 left

4. Current population statistics for elaphants
there were between 5 and 10 million Elaphants
Turn of the century- 200,000 elephants
Today- no more than 35,000 to 40,000 left in the wild

6. Reasons for Rhino Poaching
"De-horning"
Hunters sell horns to countries in Asia
Some doctors believe that the horn has healing powers
Profit made $300,000 on the black market
They have been declared more valuable than gold

7. Reasons for Elephant poaching
Elephant tusks are wanted because they are made of ivory
Used for jewelry and ornaments
China is a large consumer of elephant tusks
Profit made $1,500 on the black market

8. Effects of Poaching Extinction of species
Decline in tourism (second most important factor in ecomomy)
If tourism decreases economy decreases

9. Steps Taken to Stop Poaching
Anti-poaching dogs and rangers
Drones to track elephants and rhinos- drones cost $50,000-$70,000 and battery life isn't that long
Protected animal reserves
Increase penalty on illegal poaching
Thermal cameras