ClimateJuly 14, 2026

poaching

/ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/

Definition

The illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of protected wild animals.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'pocchen,' meaning to enclose in a bag or pocket. It evolved to describe the act of trespassing on private land to take game, eventually settling into its modern meaning of illegal hunting.

In the news

In this article, poaching refers to the prohibited killing of vicuñas for their valuable skin and fiber. The text emphasizes that strict legal protections are necessary to prevent this activity and ensure species survival.

42 Malnourished Vicuñas Rescued in Jujuy: Breeder Charged and Conservation Policies Strengthened

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