{"id":1627,"date":"2024-02-22T14:07:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T13:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wildlife-crime\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:01:52","slug":"wildlife-crime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/en\/wildlife-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife crime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"\" class=\"section hero bg bg--light-grey \">\n\n  \n  <div class=\"hero__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"container container--indented\">\n      <div class=\"hero__content\">\n\n                  <h1 class=\"hero__heading h1\"><b>Wildlife crime:<\/b><br \/>\r\nA threat to biodiversity<\/h1>\n        \n                  <p class=\"hero__text text--intro\">Many people are not aware that the illegal killing of protected wild animals does not only take place in distant regions in Africa or Asia, but also right on our doorstep, regularly in countries such as Germany and Austria.<\/p>\n        \n        \n        \n      <\/div><!-- content -->\n    <\/div><!-- container -->\n\n  <\/div><!-- wrapper -->\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n      <section id=\"\" class=\"section accordion \" data-open=\"single\">\n      <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n        {\n          \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n          \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n          \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Wildlife crime - a threat to biodiversity\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"Unfortunately, wildlife crime often doesn&#8217;t receive enough publicity and many people are unaware of the serious impact it has on nature conservation. Illegal actions towards wild animals not only threaten the existence of individual species, but can also jeopardise the balance of entire ecosystems, which has far-reaching ecological consequences. For this reason, it is essential to take consistent action against wildlife crime in order to preserve biodiversity and ensure the long-term health of our natural environment.Our efforts aim to minimise the illegal killing of wild animals in the long term. By containing these illegal activities, we can not only strengthen the protection of endangered species, but also promote biodiversity and thus ensure the long-term preservation of our ecosystems.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Why do we talk about \"wildlife crime\" and not \"poaching\"?\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"The terms &#8220;poaching&#8220;, &#8220;offences against hunting law&#8221; and &#8220;wildlife crime&#8221; cover similar but distinct aspects of illegal activities involving wildlife. In order to better understand the differences and correctly name criminal offences, a precise definition of the terms is necessary.The term &#8220;wildlife crime&#8221; was introduced to better summarise the various forms of illegal acts against wild animals. It refers to any unlawful removal (killing or capturing) or harming of highly protected wild animals as well as related offences. This includes not only the illegal killing and hunting of wildlife, but also the illegal trade of wildlife products, habitat destruction and other activities that endanger wildlife . The key factor here is the focus on the need for protection of the animals concerned.Using this term helps to raise awareness about the full range of threats to wildlife and to support the fight against these criminal activities, as it emphasises the broader nature of these problems.In practice, an offence against a wild animal can be classified both as a case of wildlife crime and as an offence against german hunting law, depending on the specific circumstances. Offences against German hunting law are usually fulfilled if the underlying act constitutes a violation of another person&#8217;s hunting rights. Wildlife crime, on the other hand, includes any illegal offence against specifically protected wildlife species. The question of whether the offence was committed in a hunting ground and whether the perpetrator was authorised to hunt is therefore not relevant in the fight against wildlife crime.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the difference between 'poaching' and 'offences against german hunting law' ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"Poaching:The term \u201cpoaching\u201d usually refers to the hunting of wild animals without the required hunting permits, with unauthorized means or outside the legally established hunting seasons. Colloquially, this term is used to describe illegal activities in connection with wild animals. These activities violate hunting and nature conservation laws and threaten biodiversity and ecosystems. Poaching can also include the illegal trade in animal products such as ivory, horns and furs. As the term is used differently in different contexts, it is a rather unspecific term with an unclear meaning. In addition, there was and still is a sometimes heroising, but in any case romantic glorification of poachers and poaching, which is why the term is not suitable for accurately describing the injustice and gravity of the underlying acts.Offences against german hunting law:The term has a clear definition in German-speaking countries, as it constitutes a criminal offence(\u00a7 292 StGB in Germany). The offence is committed if someone pursues, catches, kills or appropriates game for themselves or a third party in violation of hunting rights. On the one hand, this means that offences against german hunting law (&#8220;Jagdwilderei&#8221;) can only be committed by persons who are not authorised to hunt in the respective hunting ground. On the other hand, it only refers to the hunting of wild animals that are defined as game within the meaning of a hunting law.In this case is not the wild animals that are to be protected, but the rights of the person authorised to hunt in accordance with hunting law. Acts to the detriment of protected wild animals that are committed by the respective authorised hunter himself or are not directed against &#8220;game&#8221; (in the sense of the Hunting Act) are therefore not covered by this term.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Wildlife crime is not uncommon\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"The frequency of wildlife crime worldwide is difficult to quantify, as it is illegal and therefore remains mostly hidden. Most cases of illegal wildlife persecution are not recorded or reported. Nevertheless, wildlife crime is considered the fourth largest organised crime worldwide, after drug trafficking, human trafficking and arms trafficking. The illegal trade in animal products, poaching and habitat destruction are all acts that not only violate environmental laws, but often also national and international laws.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Perpetrators &amp; Motives\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"The perpetrators behind wildlife crime are diverse and range from individuals to organised crime groups. International motives for these offences are often of a financial nature, as the illegal trade in animal products promises considerable profits. In countries such as Germany and Austria, there are additional motives that are closely linked to land use conflicts. Here, the habitat for wild animals is being restricted by agriculture and animal husbandry, infrastructure projects and settlement expansion, resulting in human-wildlife conflicts.These conflicts increase the likelihood of illegal killings of certain species such as lynxes, wolves and birds of prey. Birds of prey, for example, are often killed illegally due to a perceived threat to poultry populations. Landnutzungskonflikte in Bezug auf W\u00f6lfe k\u00f6nnen dazu f\u00fchren, dass sie als Bedrohung wahrgenommen und illegal verfolgt werden, insbesondere wenn Nutztiere angegriffen werden. Combating wildlife crime therefore requires not only legal measures, but also a targeted examination of the complex motives in order to find sustainable solutions.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"The legal framework\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"The fight against wildlife crime requires a legal basis in order to be effective. At national and international level, there are a large number of laws, regulations and agreements that regulate the illegal trade in animal products and other forms of wildlife crime:The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):CITES is one of the most important international agreements in the field of species conservation. It regulates international trade in endangered animal and plant species and prohibits trade in products from species that are subject to protection. Zahlreiche L\u00e4nder sind Vertragsparteien von CITES und verpflichten sich, die Vorschriften durch nationale Gesetze zu implementieren.National species protection laws:Many countries have their own laws and regulations to protect nature. These laws vary between countries, but can set punishments for wildlife crime and restrict the illegal trade in animal products.Germany:Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)German Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG)German Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG)German Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)German Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV)Austria:Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)Nature conservation laws and species protection regulations of the federal states Hunting and fishing laws of the federal statesInternational cooperation:International agreements and initiatives, such as INTERPOL and the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), facilitate coordination and the exchange of information between countries.The legal framework is crucial for combating wildlife crime and bringing offenders to justice. They set penalties and sanctions designed to increase deterrence.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Which species are at risk of wildlife crime?\",\"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"The victims of wildlife crime are diverse and include a wide range of animal species, including numerous highly endangered species in Germany and Austria. Alongside rare birds of prey, lynxes, wolves, beavers and otters are also regularly killed illegally. Learn more about the affected species here\"}}]\n      }\n      <\/script>\n      <div class=\"container container--indented\">\n\n                  <h2 class=\"accordion__heading\">This is what it&#039;s all about<\/h2>\n        \n        \n        \n          <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  Wildlife crime &#8211; a threat to biodiversity                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>Unfortunately, wildlife crime often doesn&#8217;t receive enough publicity and many people are unaware of the serious impact it has on nature conservation. Illegal actions towards wild animals not only threaten the existence of individual species, but can also jeopardise the balance of entire ecosystems, which has far-reaching ecological consequences. For this reason, it is essential to take consistent action against wildlife crime in order to preserve biodiversity and ensure the long-term health of our natural environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our efforts aim to minimise the illegal killing of wild animals in the long term. By containing these illegal activities, we can not only strengthen the protection of endangered species, but also promote biodiversity and thus ensure the long-term preservation of our ecosystems.<\/strong><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  Why do we talk about &quot;wildlife crime&quot; and not &quot;poaching&quot;?                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>The terms &#8220;<strong>poaching<\/strong>&#8220;, &#8220;<strong>offences against hunting law<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>wildlife crime<\/strong>&#8221; cover similar but distinct aspects of illegal activities involving wildlife. In order to better understand the differences and correctly name criminal offences, a precise definition of the terms is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;<strong>wildlife crime<\/strong>&#8221; was introduced to better summarise the various forms of illegal acts against wild animals. It refers to any unlawful removal (killing or capturing) or harming of highly protected wild animals as well as related offences. This includes not only the illegal killing and hunting of wildlife, but also the illegal trade of wildlife products, habitat destruction and other activities that endanger wildlife . The key factor here is the focus on the need for protection of the animals concerned.<\/p>\n<p>Using this term helps to raise awareness about the full range of threats to wildlife and to support the fight against these criminal activities, as it emphasises the broader nature of these problems.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, an offence against a wild animal can be classified both as a case of wildlife crime and as an offence against german hunting law, depending on the specific circumstances. <strong>Offences against German hunting law<\/strong> are usually fulfilled if the underlying act constitutes a <strong>violation of another person&#8217;s hunting rights.<\/strong> <strong>Wildlife crime, on the other hand, includes any illegal offence against specifically protected wildlife species.<\/strong> The question of whether the offence was committed in a hunting ground and whether the perpetrator was authorised to hunt is therefore not relevant in the fight against wildlife crime.<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  What is the difference between &#039;poaching&#039; and &#039;offences against german hunting law&#039; ?                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p><strong>Poaching:<br \/>\n<\/strong>The term \u201cpoaching\u201d usually refers to the hunting of wild animals without the required hunting permits, with unauthorized means or outside the legally established hunting seasons. Colloquially, this term is used to describe illegal activities in connection with wild animals. These activities violate hunting and nature conservation laws and threaten biodiversity and ecosystems. Poaching can also include the illegal trade in animal products such as ivory, horns and furs. As the term is used differently in different contexts, it is a rather unspecific term with an unclear meaning. In addition, there was and still is a sometimes heroising, but in any case romantic glorification of poachers and poaching, which is why the term is not suitable for accurately describing the injustice and gravity of the underlying acts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Offences against german hunting law:<br \/>\n<\/strong>The term has a clear definition in German-speaking countries, as it constitutes a <strong>criminal offence<\/strong>(\u00a7 292 StGB in Germany). The offence is committed if someone pursues, catches, kills or appropriates game for themselves or a third party in violation of hunting rights. On the one hand, this means that offences against german hunting law (&#8220;Jagdwilderei&#8221;) can only be committed by persons who are not authorised to hunt in the respective hunting ground. On the other hand, it only refers to the hunting of wild animals that are defined as game within the meaning of a hunting law.<\/p>\n<p>In this case is not the wild animals that are to be protected, but the rights of the person authorised to hunt in accordance with hunting law. Acts to the detriment of protected wild animals that are committed by the respective authorised hunter himself or are not directed against &#8220;game&#8221; (in the sense of the Hunting Act) are therefore not covered by this term.<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  Wildlife crime is not uncommon                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>The frequency of wildlife crime worldwide is difficult to quantify, as it is illegal and therefore remains mostly hidden. Most cases of illegal wildlife persecution are not recorded or reported. Nevertheless, wildlife crime is considered the fourth largest organised crime worldwide, after drug trafficking, human trafficking and arms trafficking. The illegal trade in animal products, poaching and habitat destruction are all acts that not only violate environmental laws, but often also national and international laws.<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  Perpetrators &amp; Motives                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>The perpetrators behind wildlife crime are diverse and range from individuals to organised crime groups. International motives for these offences are often of a financial nature, as the illegal trade in animal products promises considerable profits. In countries such as Germany and Austria, there are additional motives that are closely linked to land use conflicts. Here, the habitat for wild animals is being restricted by agriculture and animal husbandry, infrastructure projects and settlement expansion, resulting in human-wildlife conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>These conflicts increase the likelihood of illegal killings of certain species such as lynxes, wolves and birds of prey. Birds of prey, for example, are often killed illegally due to a perceived threat to poultry populations. Landnutzungskonflikte in Bezug auf W\u00f6lfe k\u00f6nnen dazu f\u00fchren, dass sie als Bedrohung wahrgenommen und illegal verfolgt werden, insbesondere wenn Nutztiere angegriffen werden. Combating wildlife crime therefore requires not only legal measures, but also a targeted examination of the complex motives in order to find sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  The legal framework                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>The fight against wildlife crime requires a legal basis in order to be effective. At national and international level, there are a large number of laws, regulations and agreements that regulate the illegal trade in animal products and other forms of wildlife crime:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cites.org\/eng\">The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora<\/a> (CITES):<br \/>\n<\/strong>CITES is one of the most important international agreements in the field of species conservation. It regulates international trade in endangered animal and plant species and prohibits trade in products from species that are subject to protection. Zahlreiche L\u00e4nder sind Vertragsparteien von CITES und verpflichten sich, die Vorschriften durch nationale Gesetze zu implementieren.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National species protection laws:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Many countries have their own laws and regulations to protect nature. These laws vary between countries, but can set punishments for wildlife crime and restrict the illegal trade in animal products.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Germany:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cites.org\/eng\">Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora<\/a> (CITES)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/bnatschg_2009\/index.html\">German Federal Nature Conservation Act<\/a> (BNatSchG)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/bjagdg\/\">German Federal Hunting Act<\/a> (BJagdG)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/tierschg\/\">German Animal Welfare Act<\/a> (TierSchG)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/bartschv_2005\/\">German Federal Species Protection Ordinance<\/a> (BArtSchV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Austria:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cites.org\/eng\">Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora<\/a> (CITES)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umweltbundesamt.at\/umweltthemen\/naturschutz\/naturschutzrecht\">Nature conservation laws and species protection regulations of the federal states <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umweltbundesamt.at\/umweltthemen\/naturschutz\/naturschutzrecht\">Hunting and fishing laws<\/a> of the federal states<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International cooperation:<br \/>\n<\/strong>International agreements and initiatives, such as INTERPOL and the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), facilitate coordination and the exchange of information between countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The legal framework is crucial for combating wildlife crime and bringing offenders to justice. They set penalties and sanctions designed to increase deterrence.<\/strong><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n            \n              <div class=\"accordion__item \">\n                <button class=\"accordion__question h5\">\n                  Which species are at risk of wildlife crime?                <\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__answer-container\">\n                  <div class=\"accordion__answer paragraph\">\n                    <p>The victims of wildlife crime are diverse and include a wide range of animal species, including numerous highly endangered species in Germany and Austria. Alongside rare birds of prey, lynxes, wolves, beavers and otters are also regularly killed illegally. Learn more about the affected species <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/en\/wildlife-crime\/animal-species-affected\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n                      <\/div>\n\n        \n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n  \n\n  \n    <section id=\"\" class=\"section animal-slider \">\n      <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"animal-slider__header section__header\">\n          <div class=\"section__header__content\">\n                          <h2 class=\"animal-slider__heading\">Animal species affected<\/h2>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/en\/report-case\/\" class=\"button button--header\" title=\"button button--header\" target=\"_self\">Report case<\/a>                  <\/div>\n\n          <a id=\"before-slider-69d1c2be6d069\" href=\"#after-slider-69d1c2be6d069\"\n        class=\"slider-skip-link\">Gehe zum Ende vom 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class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Wolf<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Canis lupus                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0369226157h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128674288-1024x846.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0369226157h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128674288-1307x1080.jpg 1920w, 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<p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Eurasian Goshawk<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Accipiter gentilis                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-1620x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-1350x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-1152x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-864x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-648x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luchs-DSC08439-c-Robert-Guenther-WWF-1-464x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Lynx<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Lynx lynx                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-1024x857.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-1291x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-1076x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-918x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-688x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-516x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0309_DSC9758_20120106_p-e1709129396358-369x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"857\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Common buzzard<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Buteo buteo                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394-734x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394-550x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC2690_20120601_0411_m-e1709131548394-394x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"846\"  height=\"664\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Beaver<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Castor fiber                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-1024x831.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-1331x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-1109x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-947x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-710x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-533x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EINMALIGE-VERWENDUNG-RUECKSPRACHE-BR-imago0371713236h-c-IMAGO-blickwinkel-scaled-e1709128586796-381x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"831\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Peregrine falcon<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Falco peregrinus                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-1024x1017.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-1088x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-906x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-773x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-580x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-435x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0009_DSC7197_20110623_p-e1709130960942-311x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"1017\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Eurasian otter<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Lutra lutra                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-1024x724.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-1528x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-1273x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-1086x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-815x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-611x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150502_DSC8581_1505_l-scaled-e1709129290524-437x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"724\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Red kite<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Milvus milvus                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_0195_DSC2027_20121020_l-1-550x826.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"666\"  height=\"1000\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">European bison<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Bison bonasus                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-1024x710.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-1558x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-1298x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-1108x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-831x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-623x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150927_DSC2751_0179_l-scaled-e1709127757752-446x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"710\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Eurasian eagle-owl<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Bubo bubo                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-682x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-1600x2404.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-1366x2052.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-1024x1538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20160610_DSC7602_1068_l-550x826.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"682\"  height=\"1024\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Brown bear<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Ursus arctos                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-1024x838.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-1320x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-1100x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-939x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-704x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-528x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC3382_20091017_2764a_459-e1709128888471-378x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"838\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">White-tailed eagle (sea eagle)<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Haliaeetus albicilla                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"animal-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <div class=\"animal-slider__animal\">\n                                <div class=\"animal-slider__image image--vertical\">\n                                          <img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-1024x738.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-1499x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-1249x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-1066x768.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-799x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-600x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RF_20150430_DSC8320_1252_l-scaled-e1709129005590-429x309.jpg 550w\" class=\"\" alt=\"\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"738\">                                      <\/div>\n\n                  <p class=\"animal-slider__headline h5\">Marsh harrier<\/p>\n\n                                      <p class=\"animal-slider__latin\">\n                      Circus aeruginosus                    <\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            \n          <\/div><!-- swiper-wrapper -->\n        <\/div><!-- slider -->\n\n                  <div class=\"animal-slider__buttons slider__buttons slider__buttons--end\">\n              <button class=\"slider__button-prev \" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n    <i class=\"icon icon--prev\"><\/i>\n  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href=\"https:\/\/wildlifecrime.info\/en\/report-case\/\" class=\"button button--header\" title=\"button button--header\" target=\"_self\">Report case<\/a>              <\/div><!-- wrapper -->\n\n      \n          <a id=\"before-slider-69d1c2be787c4\" href=\"#after-slider-69d1c2be787c4\"\n        class=\"slider-skip-link\">Gehe zum Ende vom Slider<\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"steps-slider__steps-wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"steps-slider__slider\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper steps-slider__slider-wrapper\">\n\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide steps-slider__slide\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                  <div class=\"steps-slider__step-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-slider__step\">\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__front\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                              <svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M32 40C34.1217 40 36.1566 39.1571 37.6569 37.6569C39.1571 36.1566 40 34.1217 40 32C40 29.8783 39.1571 27.8434 37.6569 26.3431C36.1566 24.8429 34.1217 24 32 24C29.8783 24 27.8434 24.8429 26.3431 26.3431C24.8429 27.8434 24 29.8783 24 32C24 34.1217 24.8429 36.1566 26.3431 37.6569C27.8434 39.1571 29.8783 40 32 40Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M31.9999 12C14.2221 12 5.33325 32 5.33325 32C5.33325 32 14.2221 52 31.9999 52C49.7777 52 58.6666 32 58.6666 32C58.6666 32 49.7777 12 31.9999 12Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                          \n                                                      <p class=\"steps-slider__headline h4\">\n                              Observation                            <\/p>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          1                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__back\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon mobile\">\n                              <svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M32 40C34.1217 40 36.1566 39.1571 37.6569 37.6569C39.1571 36.1566 40 34.1217 40 32C40 29.8783 39.1571 27.8434 37.6569 26.3431C36.1566 24.8429 34.1217 24 32 24C29.8783 24 27.8434 24.8429 26.3431 26.3431C24.8429 27.8434 24 29.8783 24 32C24 34.1217 24.8429 36.1566 26.3431 37.6569C27.8434 39.1571 29.8783 40 32 40Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M31.9999 12C14.2221 12 5.33325 32 5.33325 32C5.33325 32 14.2221 52 31.9999 52C49.7777 52 58.6666 32 58.6666 32C58.6666 32 49.7777 12 31.9999 12Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                          \n                                                      <p class=\"steps-slider__headline h4\">\n                              Observation                            <\/p>\n                          \n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-desc\">\n                              <p>The first important action against wildlife crime is observation and documentation. This can include finding dead animals or observing illegal activities.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          1                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div><!-- step -->\n                  <\/div><!-- step-wrapper -->\n                <\/div><!-- slide -->\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide steps-slider__slide\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                  <div class=\"steps-slider__step-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-slider__step\">\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__front\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                              <svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_168_7446)\">\n<path d=\"M5 14H58V52H5V14Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M57.6517 15L36.9524 30.921C35.4826 32.0517 33.6803 32.6647 31.8259 32.6647C29.9715 32.6647 28.1691 32.0517 26.6993 30.921L6 15\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_168_7446\">\n<rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                          \n                                                      <p class=\"steps-slider__headline h4\">\n                              Report                            <\/p>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          2                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__back\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon mobile\">\n                              <svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_168_7446)\">\n<path d=\"M5 14H58V52H5V14Z\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M57.6517 15L36.9524 30.921C35.4826 32.0517 33.6803 32.6647 31.8259 32.6647C29.9715 32.6647 28.1691 32.0517 26.6993 30.921L6 15\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_168_7446\">\n<rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                          \n                                                      <p class=\"steps-slider__headline h4\">\n                              Report                            <\/p>\n                          \n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-desc\">\n                              <p>Suspicious activities must be reported immediately to the authorities, primarily the police. In addition, please inform the local wildlife crime experts.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          2                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div><!-- step -->\n                  <\/div><!-- step-wrapper -->\n                <\/div><!-- slide -->\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide steps-slider__slide\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                  <div class=\"steps-slider__step-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-slider__step\">\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__front\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                              <svg width=\"128\" height=\"128\" 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class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          3                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__back\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon mobile\">\n                              <svg width=\"128\" height=\"128\" viewBox=\"0 0 128 128\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M64 11.8959C58.2 8.56499 51.6266 6.81639 44.9382 6.82517C38.2498 6.83394 31.681 8.59978 25.8898 11.9458C20.0985 15.2919 15.2879 20.1008 11.9398 25.8909C8.59175 31.681 6.82362 38.2491 6.8125 44.9375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M82.3003 37.4142C81.7976 34.7568 80.9961 32.1648 79.9111 29.6875\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M44.9375 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class=\"steps-slider__slide-desc\">\n                              <p>Based on the results of the investigation, public prosecutors decide whether there is sufficient evidence to press charges. If there is sufficient evidence, an official indictment is filed against the suspects.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          4                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div><!-- step -->\n                  <\/div><!-- step-wrapper -->\n                <\/div><!-- slide -->\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide steps-slider__slide\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                  <div class=\"steps-slider__step-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-slider__step\">\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__front\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                              <svg 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The evidence is presented and the court passes judgment in accordance with the applicable national laws.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          5                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div><!-- step -->\n                  <\/div><!-- step-wrapper -->\n                <\/div><!-- slide -->\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide steps-slider__slide\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                  <div class=\"steps-slider__step-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-slider__step\">\n\n                      <div class=\"steps-slider__front\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-wrapper\">\n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                             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stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                          \n                                                      <p class=\"steps-slider__headline h4\">\n                              Verdict                            <\/p>\n                          \n                                                      <div class=\"steps-slider__slide-desc\">\n                              <p>At the end of the trial, the court issues a judgment, which may include acquittal, conviction or other legal consequences, depending on the evidence available and national laws.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                  <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"h1 steps-slider__number\">\n                          6                        <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div><!-- step -->\n        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