On this beautiful beloved Earth, it has become a human obligation to care for and maintain the survival of animals and plants.
Instead of caring for and maintaining, humans treat other living creatures as they please.
Some were killed, some were traded. there are at least 10 animals in the world that are most often traded by humans.
Some of them have even been included in the list of endangered and protected animals. Here is a list of animals that are most often traded by humans.
10. Serow
Are you familiar with animals named Serow? Serow is an animal that belongs to a goat or antelope species. They have moderate body size and there are 6 species of Serow in the world. This serow is found in many mountainous regions in Asia and they are rare animals.
These goat-like animals, even though they are classified as rare animals, do not discourage poachers from arresting them. the Golden Triangle area is the area on the border of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, which is the area that sells the most Serow. Some of Serow's body parts that sell well are horns, skulls, legs, head and gallbladder.
9. Helmeted Hornbill
Hornbill or hornbill is the type of bird that is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions such as Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. Hornbills have the characteristics of a long and curved beak. This beak usually has a bright color and has a kind of protector at the top of the beak.
One of the biggest types of hornbills is Helmeted Hornbill, and this type is the target of hunting. Helmeted Hornbill has been declared as one of the endangered animals. the beak is believed to have the same benefits as elephant ivory. The highest demand for Helmeted Hornbill is China.
8. Orangutans
Orangutans, animals that have the closest kinship with humans. Orangutan itself is a kind of great ape with long arms. all over his body was covered in long fur which could be red or brown. These animals that are similar to humans live in the tropical forests of Indonesia and Malaysia, especially on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
Orangutans are one of the hunted animals for sale on the black market. we know that many people in the world like to keep unique animals. The more unique the animal is, the more it can make its owner to increase the level of pride and prestige. Besides being a pet, these animals have even been used as human sex slaves. Crazy.
7. Hawksbill turtle
I don't know how wrong the turtle is to make the population now declining because of the illegal hunting done against it. These sea animals are hunted to be targeted for meat, eggs, and shells. In fact, there are already regulations that prohibit hunting of Hawksbill Turtles. those who hunt them are not only poachers, but also local or ordinary citizens.
Meat and eggs Hawksbill turtles have a unique taste. Therefore they became one of the typical meals in Latin America. Their eggs are considered to be rich in protein. for skins and shells they are used by a number of residents to be used as ornaments and decorations for certain events.
6. Sharks
Sharks are not foreign animals in our ears. We have heard a lot about the ferocity of the giant ruling the ocean. even though he is big and fierce, many people hunt sharks to use their limbs. Some of the targets of sharks are teeth, fins, tails, and sharks themselves are also targeted alive to try to maintain.
According to myth, sharks' fins and eggs are believed by many to provide health benefits when eaten. Shark teeth are used for decoration. As many as 73 million sharks are killed every day to meet human satisfaction. Human cruelty when hunting and chopping shark limbs can be seen on YouTube.
5. Leopard
In the Golden Triangle Market, leopards or leopards are also the most targeted animal commodity. animals that are also included in the family of big cats are targeted because they are beautiful. Some make leopards as pets, some kill them to take their skin.
The type of leopard that is also the target of the target is the snow leopard. in contrast to ordinary leopards that have yellow and black spots, snow leopards have a white color. White skin with black spots that are considered beautiful is much targeted to be used as decorations, leather bags, and clothing.
4. Rhinoceros
Other animals that are also victims of human hunting are rhinos. As a result of poaching, the number of rhinos is getting smaller. This resulted in the international party announcing that rhinos included endangered animals and made special regulations to protect this one animal.
Is rhino horn that makes a lot of people crazy about rhinos. This rhino horn is believed to be a god medicine that can cure all kinds of diseases. Although the hunt for rhinos is increasingly craze year after year, fortunately there are still people who have a high sense of humanity and are struggling to protect rhinos. One of the most vocal organizations shouting to stop the hunt for rhinos is Save the Rhino International.
3. Tiger
Tigers are still in the cat family but their size is much different. Instinctively, both small cats and big cats are the same. They are born with hunting instincts. Small cats are still shrouded in luck because they are small and not too dangerous. while big cats, in this case tigers, they are considered dangerous animals so they deserve to be killed.
Tigers, not only are killed because they have entered human habitation, but also because they have value to sell. the camouflage pattern has a high value on the market. The meat and bones themselves are considered to be used as medicine. Nails or claws are used as jewelry.
2. African elephants
The biggest animal in the world today is an elephant. even though it is considered a protected animal, still these large animals are hunted by hunters. The illegal hunting of elephants mostly targets the part of elephant ivory. These two elephant tusks are considered a high-value commodity on the market.
the largest and most large elephant population is African Elephant. In the country there are many hunters who illegally and without sin hunt these large animals and cut their ivory for sale at high prices. ivory taken from elephants is usually used as a building decoration for those who like to collect antiques.
1. Pangolin
It has a small shape, wrapped in leather like armor, and cute, this is an anteater animal. In the world there are 8 protected species of pangolins. they are 4 from Africa and 4 from Asia. By the world, these animals are very protected, not allowed to be hunted, and kept by ordinary people. But, despite the law, there are still many people who hunt these cute animals.
There are 2 countries in Asia that are famous for targeting anteaters. these two countries are China and Vietnam. Chinese and Vietnamese people use pangolin meat to eat because of its delicacy. Especially for pangolin scales used as traditional medicine which is considered effective in curing all kinds of diseases.
