Poverty, joblessness drives wildlife poaching in S.Africa: study
Most people convicted for wildlife poaching and trafficking in South Africa commit the crimes due to poverty and joblessness, a study by an international wildlife conservation group has shown. A report published Thursday and compiled after interviews with 73 convicted wildlife offenders incarcerated in South Africa's jails, concluded that 70 percent of them were forced into crime just to make a living. "A variety of reasons led offenders to become involved in illegal wildlife trade, one frequent... Читать дальше...