Wildlife Crime: Main Issues And Preventive Measures

Gouri Lakshmi Nair, Amity Law school Noida

ABSTRACT

The ecological balance is being threatened by the ongoing loss of wild plants and animals in India as a result of unchecked human activity, the degradation of natural habitats, and covert poaching. A number of wildlife species have been wiped off as a result of poaching and trafficking in endangered species for financial gain, and this situation demands action. In both internal and foreign markets, there are numerous transit routes that pass via Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam, which are key hubs for wildlife trafficking in India. The poaching of wild animals and plants steadily destroys biodiversity, which has an impact on how long people and other living things can survive. So it is critical to stop current wildlife crimes, increase the number of endangered species, rehabilitate exotic/extinct species, and rebuild natural ecosystems. This article discusses the present criminal trends, issues, and crime prevention strategies needed to manage and restore India's animal biodiversity.