Poaching

Poaching is the illegal hunting, killing or capturing of animals. Most animals are hunted for human necessities such as: clothes, merchandise, jewelry, food, etc. Some animals have religious value. They are used in totems and in witch craft. Animals are also believed to have medicinal value. Hunting for sport is also practiced in a variety of nations. Some people hunt to receive income because animal meat is very popular(i.e. agouti, lapp, venison, etc.). Those who cannot make a good living have the benefit of hunting season. Hunting season is a time where you can hunt specific animals that are usually not endangered. You must have a license to hunt, and if out of season you will be charged a fine.

The leatherback sea turtles are hunted to make things such as jewelry, soup, etc. They are an endangered species due to the amount of poaching in the areas they nest. They nest in Matura, Grand Riviere, etc. Per season they nest to at least 6-10 times, and they nest from 80-120 eggs per nest. However, only 1 out of the whole nest survives to be an adult. Most suffer death from fishing nets. Others suffer from plastic bags due to pollution, assuming that the plastic bag is a jelly fish. The leatherback sea turtles are honestly majestic creatures, they shouldn’t be treated the way they are now. You, as the reader, I ask for you to do what you believe in and take charge.