anti-poaching
adjective
an·ti-poach·ing
ˌan-tē-ˈpō-chiŋ 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly antipoaching
: opposing, prohibiting, or acting to prevent poaching
anti-poaching laws
an anti-poaching patrol
Examples of anti-poaching in a Sentence
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While traditional anti-poaching methods such as ranger patrols and surveillance have led to hundreds of arrests, people working in rhino conservation are continuously researching for new ways to protect this species.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The park's critically endangered West African lion population has more than doubled since 2011, following persistent anti-poaching efforts and scientific monitoring led by conservation experts Panthera and the DPN.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Once critically endangered, their numbers have rebounded to an estimated 500–600 individuals, thanks to intense conservation efforts and anti-poaching laws.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Key Moment: Meeting the anti-poaching K-9 unit at a South Africa ranger station.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Kansas, Missouri and local leaders who spoke with The Star are divided on whether Kansas courting the teams violates the anti-poaching agreement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
The transformation of Kruger’s ranger corps into an elite, anti-poaching unit has also been a model for other African parks and private reserves.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
The conservancy pairs high-end accommodations with cutting-edge sustainability practices, funneling revenue into anti-poaching initiatives and the protection of endangered species like rhinos.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Efforts to protect lions in Uganda include anti-poaching patrols, collaring programs for real-time tracking and community outreach initiatives to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The park's critically endangered West African lion population has more than doubled since 2011, following persistent anti-poaching efforts and scientific monitoring led by conservation experts Panthera and the DPN.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Once critically endangered, their numbers have rebounded to an estimated 500–600 individuals, thanks to intense conservation efforts and anti-poaching laws.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Key Moment: Meeting the anti-poaching K-9 unit at a South Africa ranger station.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Kansas, Missouri and local leaders who spoke with The Star are divided on whether Kansas courting the teams violates the anti-poaching agreement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
The transformation of Kruger’s ranger corps into an elite, anti-poaching unit has also been a model for other African parks and private reserves.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
The conservancy pairs high-end accommodations with cutting-edge sustainability practices, funneling revenue into anti-poaching initiatives and the protection of endangered species like rhinos.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Efforts to protect lions in Uganda include anti-poaching patrols, collaring programs for real-time tracking and community outreach initiatives to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Anti-poaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-poaching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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