AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is D poaching. The illegal hunting of wild animals is called poaching. Many wild animals are being killed by hunters and poachers for their fur, bones, tusks and meat.

Detailed explanation-2: -poaching, in law, the illegal shooting, trapping, or taking of game, fish, or plants from private property or from a place where such practices are specially reserved or forbidden. Poaching is a major existential threat to numerous wild organisms worldwide and is an important contributor to biodiversity loss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Poaching is the illegal trafficking and killing of wildlife. Sometimes animal or plant parts are sold as trophies or “folk medicines” and sometimes they are sold as pets or houseplants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hunting is when animals are killed and their heads and skin are used for decoration. Poaching is when animal’s body parts are removed and used as decoration.