As a result of deforestation and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem?

When the dinosaurs and woolly mammoths went extinct, it was considered to be a natural process or perhaps the result of a natural disaster. These days,

however

, many species are on the brink of extinction as a direct result of human activities including logging and poaching.

This

essay will discuss why I feel that it is important to protect animals and suggest two ways to do so. Animal conservation needs to be a global priority.

This

is because the loss of one breed can have catastrophic knock-on effects for others and even for entire ecosystems. Take wolves as an example.

Although

it may seem counterintuitive, the presence of

this

apex predator in the wilderness helps to maintain balance. They prey on sick or weak deer, which helps to keep that population healthy overall, and

this

predation

also

controls the number of grazing animals; when they are too abundant, soils can become degraded and other species will suffer.

In other words

, preserving one category keeps the entire ecosystem balanced. When it comes to the prevention of extinction, two strategies can be implemented. The

first

is to preserve habitat, which is crucial when it comes to ensuring a species’ long-term viability. To do

this

, urban sprawl and development in general must be curbed to reduce deforestation, which is a major cause of species loss. Another measure involves getting tougher on illegal hunters. If more surveillance was available in problem areas

such

as Nepal where tigers are hunted for their organs and bones, than more hunters could be apprehended. Harsher penalties

such

as imprisonment could

then

serve as a warning to other poachers. In conclusion, animal extinction can have serious ramifications for the environment. To prevent it, governments need to both preserve habitat and punish offenders effectively.