The rate at which poachers were running rampant and killing animals was starting to get worrisome. A lot of endangered animals were only found in small numbers.
People were busy hunting elephants, rhinos and anything with tusks for their tusks and get ivory.
Some were hunting for fun and keeping the carcasses preserved as trophies. And then some loved feasting on endangered animals. Their stomachs were very important and found eating those animals a pleasure.
They felt entitled and were willing to do anything just to have a bite. With so many crazy people like that, how were these animals going to be preserved?
It wasn't like there weren't any domesticated livestock people could slaughter and enjoy. And yet, they still all choose to go for those wild animals that just want to live.
So, despite them being locked and caged, Diamond still felt that it was for the best. At least even if they died, someone would be there to hold a funeral for them.
