Animal extinction refers to the permanent loss of a species from the earth due to human or natural causes. When a species goes extinct, it can no longer play its role in the ecosystem and can have a ripple effect on other species and the environment.
The negative effects of animal extinction include:
- Loss of biodiversity, which can lead to a decline in ecosystem health and resilience.
- Disruption of food webs, leading to a decline in population of other species
- Loss of important ecosystem services, such as pollination and pest control
- Loss of potential medical and scientific discoveries
- The positive effects of animal extinction are not known.
Here are some animals at the verge of extinction:
Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) – Found in Russia and China, this subspecies of leopard is facing extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the remaining population through breeding programs and anti-poaching measures.
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis) – Found in Africa, this species is facing extinction due to poaching for their horns. Conservation efforts include anti-poaching measures, habitat protection, and rhino breeding programs.
Bornean Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) – Found in Borneo, this subspecies of elephant is facing extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats and anti-poaching measures.
Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) – Found in Indonesia, this species is facing extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and breeding programs.
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) – Found in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this subspecies of gorilla is facing extinction due to habitat loss, disease, and poaching. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and monitoring the population.
Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) – Found in Vietnam and Laos, this species is facing extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and monitoring the population.
Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) – Found in Sumatra, this subspecies of elephant is facing extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and breeding programs.
Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) – Found in Sumatra, this species is facing extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and breeding programs.
Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) – Found in Sumatra, this subspecies of tiger is facing extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, anti-poaching measures, and breeding programs.
Vaquita (Phocoena sinus) – Found in the Gulf of California, Mexico, this species of porpoise is facing extinction due to accidental entanglement in fishing gear. Conservation efforts include protecting and restoring habitats, enforcing fishing regulations, and monitoring the population.
