wildlife exploitation JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌwaɪldˌlaɪf ɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/ · wild·life ex·plo·i·ta·tion
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- The act of taking advantage of wildlife for personal or financial gain, often at the expense of the animals' well-being. The conservation organization worked to prevent wildlife exploitation in the region by enforcing strict regulations on hunting and poaching.
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- The use of wildlife for commercial purposes, such as tourism or entertainment, that can harm the animals or their habitats. The documentary highlighted the wildlife exploitation in the circus industry and the need for more humane treatment of animals.
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- The practice of using wildlife for scientific research without proper consideration for the animals' welfare or the long-term consequences of the research. The ethics committee investigated allegations of wildlife exploitation in the university's research lab and implemented new guidelines to prevent similar incidents.
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Did you know? The term 'wildlife exploitation' gained widespread attention in the 1990s with the passage of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which aimed to regulate the international trade of endangered species and prevent wildlife exploitation.