Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem?

Biodiversity around the world is under increasing threat, with some species almost extinct and many more at high risk.
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worrying trend is mainly driven by human activities and environmental changes, and it requires urgent, coordinated action from individuals, governments, and international
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. One major cause is habitat destruction. Deforestation, urban expansion, and agricultural development fragment and destroy the homes of countless animals. As habitats shrink, populations decline and genetic diversity weakens, making species more susceptible to disease and climate fluctuations. A second factor is overexploitation, including illegal hunting and trade, which removes critical individuals from populations. Pollution—ranging from plastic waste to chemical runoff—
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damages ecosystems and disrupts reproductive cycles. Climate change
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intensifies these pressures by altering food availability and migration patterns.
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, invasive species can outcompete native wildlife,
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reducing biodiversity. To address these challenges, multiple actions are needed. Strengthening laws and enforcement against poaching and illegal trade is essential, alongside the creation and management of protected areas that connect habitats. Ecosystem restoration,
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as reforestation and wetland rehabilitation, can expand viable living spaces. Public awareness and environmental education should promote sustainable choices,
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offering alternative livelihoods helps communities reduce pressure on wildlife. International cooperation is vital for funding, information sharing, and coordinated conservation programs. In short, protecting biodiversity requires a combination of protection, restoration, sustainable development, and global collaboration. If these measures are implemented promptly and effectively, we can slow and potentially reverse the current decline, preserving the world’s ecological heritage for future generations.

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task
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vocabulary
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structure
Clear structure with intro, body on causes and solutions, and a short conclusion.
content
The essay covers both questions and gives many related ideas and examples.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general
Topic Vocabulary:
  • species extinction
  • endangered animals
  • biodiversity
  • habitat loss
  • deforestation
  • urbanization
  • poaching
  • illegal wildlife trade
  • climate change
  • pollution
  • conservation efforts
  • legislation
  • enforcement
  • human overpopulation
  • sustainable development
  • responsible consumption
  • education
  • awareness programs
  • protected areas
  • wildlife reserves
  • international cooperation
  • collaboration
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