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wildlife poaching
UK/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈpəʊtʃɪŋ/US/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/WILD·life POACH·ing
the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals
Examples
“Wildlife poaching has driven several species to the brink of extinction.”
“Rangers are working with local communities to reduce wildlife poaching.”
“Efforts to stop wildlife poaching include tougher laws and more patrols.”
Band 8 sentence
“Wildlife poaching remains a major driver of biodiversity loss, fueled by demand for animal parts on international markets.”
Collocations
- combat wildlife poaching
- prevent wildlife poaching
- tackle wildlife poaching
Word family
Common mistakes
many wildlife were killed→many wild animals were killed
poachings→poaching
Say it for a higher band
5hunting animals→6illegal hunting→7+wildlife poaching
Synonyms
illegal hunting
wildlife trafficking
Easily confused
wildlife trafficking
“The syndicate was charged with wildlife trafficking after officers found crates of ivory ready for export.”
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