Comparison (Consequences)

1. Reason 2

1.1. Health impact

1.2. Evidence: “Research shows that many of the world’s most dangerous virus diseases emerged from the domestication and consumption of wild animals. Over the last decade, Ebola and the Avian influenza have emerged as new virus diseases, that can be linked to trading activities and consumption of contaminated wildlife products.”

1.2.1. In-text citation: (FCA, 2024)

1.3. Explanation: This means poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking can result in the emergence of new diseases toward humans and other animals.

1.4. Comparative phrase: The risks of causing a global pandemic from consuming animal products is greater than the minor decreases in ecotourism.

2. Comparison: The most dire consequence of poaching for traditional medicines is the chances of causing new diseases to emerge.

3. Conclusion: The most dire consequence of poaching for traditional medicines is the physical and mental impact that comes the diseases from wild animals products.

4. Reason 1

4.1. Psychological impact

4.2. Evidence: "While these strategies may have slowed the rapid spread of the virus, they have harmed people psychologically. In a context of huge uncertainty, psychological issues and health sequelae of the COVID-19 crisis, including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, and suicide, have progressively emerged."

4.2.1. In-text citation: (NIH, 2022)

4.3. Explanation: This means the consumption of wild animal products can cause an outbreak which increases mental health issues.

4.4. Comparative phrase: The risks of increasing mental health issues is greater than the decrease of traditional medicines.