Some people say that too much time and resources are spent on the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, there has been a great hue and cry over the money and efforts being spent on In recent times, there has been a great hue and cry over the money and efforts being spent on conservation of wild animals and birds.

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, I disagree with the given statement that ‘a lot’ is being done for them. I believe that whatever is done for them can never be ‘too much’. It has been rightly

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that – “Animals

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, Trees gone, Humans gone”. The most important reason for saving wild animals and birds

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is that they are part of our ecosystem. Every

species

of wildlife plays a role to maintain the balance of life on Earth.

Thus

, the loss of any

species

can affect us directly or indirectly.

For example

, there are many bat

species

that are becoming extinct.

Such

bats help keep the insect population in control. If these bats die

then

the insects will increase a lot and destroy our crops. So, we will have nothing to eat.

In addition

, many animals, like rodents, help in the dispersal of plant seeds and in the pollination of plants. By protecting endangered animals we ensure not only their survival but

also

the biodiversity

that is

necessary for the ecological health of the planet.

Secondly

, wild animals provide many valuable substances

such

as medicine and fur. The horn of the rhinoceros has medicinal value, and the fur of the mink is very valuable.

Moreover

, the recreational viewing of animals at zoos is

also

a source of revenue.

Thus

, the financial value of wild

species

is important to the economies of many nations.

Furthermore

, wild animals have

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esthetic appeal. They are beautiful creatures of nature and are a part of our bio-diversity. Their beautiful and mysterious life has enchanted mankind since the dawn of evolution. Scientists have been awed, by observing their

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.

Such

study has helped scientists understand how the human body functions and why people behave as they do. Scientists have

also

gained medical knowledge by studying the effect of many drugs on these animals.

Finally

, it is undeniable that animal

species

have been vanishing at a much faster rate for about a century now due to human factors

such

as pollution, commercial overexploitation, poaching and deforestation. Knowingly or unknowingly, we humans are doing so much damage to plants and animals that spending an exorbitant amount on saving them has become a necessity. To sum up, the resources spent on these animals and plants, are well justified. Wildlife is Mother Nature’s greatest treasure. To protect it, we must take every measure.