Our predecessors thought that the resources of the planet were plentiful and therefore they could sustain generations to come for an indefinite period of time. However we cannot say so as we know that both the natural reserves of energy and various species of life are fast nearing extinction.
Although extinctions occur naturally, the current rate of extinction as proved by scientific evidence is considerably higher than what it has been in the past. The thing that has added to this loss is the extinction of natural habitats. The polluted environment, introduction of harmful exotic organisms (nonnative) and the exploitation of the wildlife for commercial benefits pose a significant threat to several species of animals.
Saving endangered animals is the top priority of environmentalists round the globe. Animals and plants form an integral part of our ecosystems and human beings are greatly dependant on them for food, purification of the air and the cleaning of water. The green police believe that saving endangered animals is necessary for maintaining the balance of the ecosystems. For example the northern spotted owl, found in Canada and parts of Oregon in USA was identified as threatened specie in the early 1990s. This has been attributed to the gradual loss of the forests in the Pacific Northwest region which serve as the habitat for more than 100 different species due to unsustainable forest management.
Saving endangered animals is necessary so that the forthcoming generations can see them and realize their value.
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