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essay on wildlife under threat​

Answer 1

Answer:The destruction of forests, pollution, climatic changes and extensive hunting has resulted in the extinction of some species of plants and animals, and many more are approaching towards extinction. Man has realized today that destruction of wildlife means an end to his own survival.

The Aak bird of northern polar region, which was commonly seen some 100 years ago, has been so extensively haunted for meat and feather that its whole genus has vanished. Some 300 years ago, the moa bird of New Zealand became extinct. Dodo was a bird found in the Mauritius Island which became extinct about 300years ago as a result of merciless haunting. Thylacine, an animal with pouch, which was also known as wolf of Tasmania, is reported to have become extinct some 300 to 400 years ago. Indian tiger, Indian rhino, pink headed duck are the animals which have become extinct in our country during the present century. The number of rare and endangered animals has been increasing with time.

The destruction rate witnessed during the last few years was never seen before. In a period of 400 ears from 1550 to 1950, on an average, one species of animals have become extinct every year due to ignorance of man. By 1985, this rate increased to one species per day. If such trends continue, then by the end of the present century, 50,000 species will become extinct. Studies show that during 1980 to 2000, about 5, 00,000 species of plants and animals will face extinction i.e. 10% of total plants and animals will become extinct.

Wild life has been under threat of extinction all over the world. Nothing but man’s modern lifestyle is responsible for this situation. In India, this is to a large extent. Today about, 1,000 types of animal and 20,000 types of plant species are endangered. Some rare vertebrates like gala trout, Houston toad, gharial, Californian Condor, Javan rhinoceros, lion, puma, polar bear, antelope, humpback whale and panda have reached the stage of extinction.

Among the plants species, Monkey Orchid, Alpine Catchfly and Snakes Head Fritillary are under threat of extinction. The species of following vertebrates are also facing the danger of extinction.

Answer 2

Our wildlife today is under threat, and must be protected.

• When the wildlife ecosystem is continuously functioning, it is self-sufficient in meeting the needs of others.
• They are linked by a natural food chain, and there is enough biodiversity to ensure that all flora and fauna survive.
• However, because of the many disruptions to human life in recent years, wild animals are in danger.
• The destruction of natural habitats, ecosystem pollution, over exploitation of biological resources, and disruption of ecosystem dynamics caused by climate change have caused extinction.
• Moreover, during the colonial regime wild animals were mercilessly hunted to demonstrate bravery.
• Many species become extinct as a result of such activities and deforestation, and many lose a significant amount of genetic diversity and variation.
• Animal extinction is a global issue that must be addressed before it becomes uncontrollable.

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