Poachers

The giant panda is recognised as a national treasure of China, but in some conservation areas it is still killed by poachers.

The poachers stole some turtle eggs.

Rhinos are killed by poachers for their horns.

These poachers must be caught.

Black rhinos have fared better than other rhino species in recent years, but remain threatened by poachers who kill the animals for their horns.

Rhino numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years, mainly due to poachers killing the animals to satisfy the black market for rhino horn.

Gabon has invested millions of dollars to fight the poachers and protect its unique wildlife.

Despite the increased investment, the country is losing about 150 elephants each month to poachers.

The more Gabon has resisted the poachers, the more dangerous the fight has become for the eco-guards. Officials say gunfights are a "commonplace" occurrence for rangers.

Beginning last year, a small U.S. Army team from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been training Gabonese eco-guards on how to improve techniques used to capture poachers and preserve evidence. The team also taught planning skills, land navigation and how to protect human rights.