Urgency of Legal Protection Against Wild Animal Poaching Based on Positive Law in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the urgency of legal protection against wildlife hunting based on positive law in Indonesia. The research method used is normative juridical with a statute approach. The findings of this study highlight the high urgency of legal protection against wildlife hunting in Indonesia due to the significant impact it has on biodiversity and ecosystems. Law No. 5/1990 on Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems designates wildlife as species that must be protected to remain in their natural habitats. This regulation differentiates between wildlife and pets, emphasizing the need for special protection for species living freely in the wild.Government Regulation No. 7/1999 classifies wildlife into protected and unprotected categories. Protected wildlife typically includes species that are endangered or have very limited populations. Legal protection encompasses monitoring and enforcement against illegal hunting and wildlife trade, which threaten the survival of these species.