We are lucky enough to be surrounded by a wide variety of fauna. If poaching was still permitted, animals would have been long gone. It is believed by some that wild animals, specifically, serve no purpose today, and our governments should do nothing to preserve them. In my opinion, this mentality is very poor and inhumane. In this essay, I will explain, why protecting wildlife is a worthwhile goal ,and ,contrary to the belief, institutions should in fact invest more for their well-being and in preserving their habitat.