More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

A growing number of wild species are on the brink of

extinction

, and many others are on the endangered list. One of the main causes of the

extinction

of

wildlife

is poaching. Owing to the fact that some animals have commercial value, hunters exploit them to get monetary benefit out of them. Human hunts animals not only for food but

also

for aesthetic products.

For example

, Animal's skin is used widely for making winter wear and leather products and

this

leads to indiscriminate killing and the annihilation of

this

species. Another reason for the

extinction

of many creatures is deforestation which is done to facilitate the expansion and development of urban areas. Due to

this

, creatures lose their natural habitat and

this

puts their lives at risk. Many of them are forced to wander into villages for food.

Thus

, the numerical growth of

wildlife

and their life cycle is disrupted causing the endangerment of

wildlife

. There are several measures that the government and the public can take to undo the damage done to

wildlife

.

First

and foremost, the government should launch nationwide campaigns to sensitise people about the importance of conserving

wildlife

. Another possible solution is to establish breeding programs so that there can be an improvement in the number of younger ones.

For instance

, In India, a very rare species of Bengal Tigers which was on the verge of annihilation has been saved by

such

breeding programmes.

In addition

, there should be strict laws to prevent poaching so that destruction due to human intervention can be avoided. To conclude, human activities

such

as deforestation and mindless hunting are the major reasons for the

extinction

of

wildlife

. By enacting strict laws that stop or at least reduce deforestation and poaching, wild animals can be saved from the brink of annihilation.