In parts of the developing world, coronavirus safety measures have fueled concerns about an increase in illegal hunting of wild animals.

Some people say the hunting is a result of food shortages and an easing of law enforcement in some wildlife protection areas. Yet at the same time, border closures and travel restrictions have slowed illegal trade of some high-value animal species.

Economic problems and food shortages have created situations in which more people have been attacking rare or endangered species.

This…