Trying to save endangered animal species from extinction is a waste of valuable resources. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The issue of whether we should attempt to save endangered
species
from extinction or not is certainly a contentious one. Despite the arguments of some people that
such
animals
serve no useful purpose and should be allowed to die out just as many others ( including the dinosaurs ) have in the past, it is my personal belief that they should in fact be preserved. Two of the principal reasons for
this
are as follows.
Firstly
, it is vital that we appreciate the importance of endangered
species
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maintaining the balance of nature. Ecosystems are delicate arrangements where plants and
animals
all depend on each other for survival. The disappearance or introduction of any animal
species
disrupts the balance and negatively impacts
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other plants and
animals
by breaking the food chain and altering the habitat in which they live.
Such
imbalances frequently
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to haunt us in unexpected ways. Just as rabbits that were introduced to Australia soon after European settlement now compete with native
species
for food and destroy
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crops, the extinction of a predator can cause plagues by following its prey to multiply unchecked.
Therefore
, since ecological change constitutes a potential risk to us and our environment, it is clearly in our own interest to protect endangered
species
. Yet, perhaps the strongest argument in favour of preserving endangered
species
is that all life has intrinsic value; even if endangered
species
are not useful to us in any practical way they should be preserved
nevertheless
.
Further
, given that humans are responsible for destroying the natural habitat of many endangered
animals
, we should make every possible effort to save them. In conclusion,
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once again restate any view that saving endangered
species
is worthwhile. Not only do they help to maintain
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of nature, but they
also
have value in and if themselves.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • endangered species
  • extinction
  • preserve
  • biodiversity
  • ecosystem
  • ecological roles
  • conservation efforts
  • scientific discoveries
  • advancements
  • cultural value
  • aesthetic value
  • employment opportunities
  • local economies
  • ethical responsibility
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