what is poaching of animals?how can it be checked.

Poaching refers to illegal hunting of animals, whether for killing or captivity. Poaching is either carried out because of subsistence or for economic benefits for selling hides, skin, teeth, nails, horns etc.
It can be checked by taking following measures :- 

• There are various amendments that were made by the government under wildlife protection Act of 1972, to increase penal provisions.
• The amendments includes the provisions to increase the imprisonment terms for those who indulge in poaching.