Messeter, J. (2023, January 23). Animals that might not survive 2023. Animals around the Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2023, from https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/animals-that-might-not survive/#:~:text=From%20habitat%20loss%20to%20excessive,they%20might%20not%20survive%202023.
The decline of Earth’s biodiversity will cause endangered species to go extinct by 2023. Lot of addressing to this issue, but little to no action. Species face habitat loss and poaching, compounded by a lack of attention due to lesser popularity. Animals with high extinction rates this year are: The Bengal tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the Sumatran tiger, orangutans, Leatherback Turtles, Addaxes (white antelope), Vaquitas (whale), Javan Rhinoceros, Mountain Gorillas, Amur Leopards, Irrawaddy Dolphins, and the Asian Elephants. Despite the decline, conservation efforts, parks, and sanctuaries can aid these endangered species’ survival and provide hope and protection.
This article is related to environmental science because it names specific endangered species and explains why or how they are losing biodiversity. The article also gives specifics of what the animals must face in order to overcome extinction. The animals being named are the animals that create the biodiversity in our ecosystem and without them, it causes direct human impact that wouldn’t meet our social needs. In contrast with other articles, it states that instead of preservation, conservation efforts, parks, zoos, and sanctuaries will help aid this fallout.
Good job! The loss of these animals could lead to devastation in our ecosystems and the loss of biodiversity in our ecosystems is very concerning. It’s interesting that this article was in support of conservation efforts to help the environment when these communities need immediate help.