Illegal killing of animals is called _______.

extinction

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hunting

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poaching

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deforestation

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Solution

The correct option is C poaching
Poaching includes illegal killing and capturing of animals. People kill animals in order to obtain animal products like ivory, skin, teeth, horns, etc.

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