Question regarding endangered species, etc

TDK · 12-05-2010, 01:46 AM

H'okay:

Komodo Dragons are not endangered, they are 'vulnerable' which is still in the 'threatened' range. The definition of poaching I've found regards "Endangered" species specifically, but Komodos don't appear to actually BE endangered. However, I've seen things saying that Komodo populations have been threatened by poaching.

That seems contradictory.

Does anyone want to weigh in on this or have any knowledge regarding these sorts of laws? I know its a bit of an esoteric question, but I really want to know if killing a komodo dragon is considered poaching.

12-05-2010, 01:46 AM	#1
TDK Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reality Posts: 2,914	Question regarding endangered species, etc H'okay: Komodo Dragons are not endangered, they are 'vulnerable' which is still in the 'threatened' range. The definition of poaching I've found regards "Endangered" species specifically, but Komodos don't appear to actually BE endangered. However, I've seen things saying that Komodo populations have been threatened by poaching. That seems contradictory. Does anyone want to weigh in on this or have any knowledge regarding these sorts of laws? I know its a bit of an esoteric question, but I really want to know if killing a komodo dragon is considered poaching.