Why is it important to protect endangered species?

The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, was enacted to halt the rapid loss of plant and animal life. read more

Aside from the fact that an array of animal species makes life on earth more interesting, protecting endangered species has important health benefits to humans. In particular, animals fit into the well-established ecological food chain, and extinction causes a disruption to natural order, according to the National Wildlife Federation.When an animal goes extinct, it is gone forever. read more

Aside from the fact that an array of animal species makes life on earth more interesting, protecting endangered species has important health benefits to humans. In particular, animals fit into the well-established ecological food chain, and extinction causes a disruption to natural order, according to the National Wildlife Federation. read more

On the face of it, there are plenty of reasons why we shouldn't bother to save endangered species. The most obvious is the staggering cost involved. One study in 2012 estimated that it would cost $76 billion (£49 billion) a year to preserve threatened land animals. Saving all the endangered marine species might well cost far more. read more

Preserving endangered species is important to bio diversity because every animal, every organism has a role to play in the circle of life. On top of that, several human activities are pushing the planetary boundaries beyond limits which directly affects other species on earth. We are driving them out of a place to live, co-exist. This is dangerous. read more