A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With a significant rise in the number of reported cases of animal exploitation, especially that of endangered species, many activist groups now argue that animal rights need to be safeguarded in the same manner as human rights. Some people,

however

, are of the opinion that it is perfectly fine to use animals for food and research purposes.

This

essay will discuss both viewpoints and will reflect why indeed we need to have a set of rights for protecting the wildlife from undue mistreatment. Animal rights activist groups have been lobbying for a global animal protection program for a long time now. They are justifiably worried due to the reckless actions of the human race that has put the well being of the wildlife at stake.

For example

, the ever lucrative business of high street, fashion has resulted in an increase in illegal hunting and trafficking of exotic animals. These instances have bolstered fear among scientists and zoologists alike and they believe that if no action is taken promptly, many animal species might altogether become extinct.

On the contrary

, there is another group of people, which argue that the use of animals in different areas

such

as for consumption and research purposes is justified. Their argument is based on the notion that nature has its own unique way of maintaining balance in the ecosystem and since animals are essential to human survival they will not become extinct.

Further

, animals

also

play an important role in scientific research.

For example

, before pharmaceutical companies can begin human trials for a potential new drug, the prototype is always tested on animals to study its efficacy and effects.