Question

Which word in the passage means 'to hunt or capture wild animals'?

• A. Dwindle
• B. Collapse
• C. Endanger
• D. Poach

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Poach

The word "poach" in the passage means "to hunt or capture wild animals illegally or without permission."

Poaching is one of the major threats to tiger populations, as tigers are often targeted for their fur, bones, and other body parts, which are sold on the black market. This illegal hunting significantly contributes to the decline in tiger numbers and disrupts ecosystems.