What influences people to poach?

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Research Question: What influences people to poach?

Thesis:  Even though poaching is illegal, poachers continue killing animals because (1) the demand for animal products is high,(2) the population in Africa is growing and moving into animal habitats, (3) and the lack of economic opportunities leads to illegal jobs.

Topic Sentence #1: Animal product such as ivory and hides are in constant demand.

Topic Sentence #2: Africa’s population is growing, and people are moving into animal’s habitats.

Topic Sentence #3: The lack of economic opportunities leads to last resort jobs.

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