"This title examines poaching past to present from illegal food hunting to harvesting elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education to lower demand. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved"--Publisher's website.

Includes index.

What is poaching? -- Early poaching -- Rise & decline -- Poaching in Africa -- Anti-poaching movement -- Poaching today -- Poaching ethics & effects -- Regulation & punishment -- Education -- Future of poaching -- Timeline -- Animal advocate.