Everyday, somewhere in the world, two wild animals have been illegally poached. There are countless organizations such as the IAPF, and governments authorities that are trying to combat poachers. However, there are many difficulties for both sides. My issue is animal poaching. Animal poaching is the illegal hunting of wild, rare, or animals that are threatened by extinction (How). It dates back to the Middle Ages, when the first few laws were formed to outlaw the act (How). Animal poaching is a federal offence. That means you’d either have to pay a ridiculously high fine or go to prison (How). The illegal wildlife trade ( selling the animals) is worth $70-$213 billion a year (Poaching). Poaching happens all over the world but it primarily