Endangered Species

"There are 41,415 species on the IUCN Red List, and 16,306 of them are endangered species threatened with extinction."

"We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our own future generations." ~ Loretta Lynch

An infinite variety of creatures walk the earth alongside us, yet they are faced with numerous challenges that have forced them on the path of extinction.

Animals play an extremely significant part in our lives, yet are still taken for granted.

They are present in our lives in different forms such as food, companions, accessory, clothing, and even as an outlet for a hobby (hunting).

It’s a well fact that poaching has been deemed illegal for a variety of reasons and due to it being a major threat to wildlife globally and loss of biodiversity.

However, only a small portion of the wildlife trade is considered illegal such as the poaching of tigers and elephants for their tusks, skin, and bones.

As unfathomable as it may seem, [2] Rhino poaching in South Africa increased from 13 to 1,004 between 2007 and 2013, this can be estimated to a 7700% increase.

Animals deserve much more than we provide them with and it is our own fault that they have been forced under the ever-growing list of endangered species.

The situation of endangered species and extinction is steadily becoming one of growing concern.

If severe actions are not taken immediately we may have finally crossed the line we so desperately need to avoid, a line where any action taken will be of no use!

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https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/images/take-action/bald-eagle-take-action-Alan-D-Wilson-Natures-Pics-Online.jpg -Center for Biological Diversity

https://www.fourpawsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Popular-Saying-And-Slogan-On-Save-Animals-2.jpg -Four Paw Square Source Credits:

https://www.endangeredearth.com/

-Endangered Earth

https://www.wwf.sg/our_work/stop_illegal_wildlife_trade/what_is_wildlife_trade_/

[2]https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/illegal-wildlife-trade

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