Today, almost all the wildlife authorities across different
countries are facing illicit acts of poaching and killing of animals by
smugglers for animal skins, tusks and horns. What these people don’t realize is
that today, they might be earning big fortunes by indulging in these activities
but, 10 or 20 years later there would be no animals left which once used to be
their source of incomes.
Wildlife is a precious gift of God to this planet. The term
‘wildlife’ not only caters to wild animals but also takes into account all
undomesticated life forms including birds, insects, plants, fungi and even
microscopic organisms.
For maintaining a healthy ecological balance on this earth,
animals, plants and marine species are as important as humans. Each organism on
this earth has a unique place in food chain that helps contribute to the
ecosystem in its own special way.
But, sadly today, many of the animals and birds are getting
endangered. The natural habitats of animals and plants are being destroyed for
land development and farming by humans. Poaching and hunting of animals for
fur, jewellery, meat and leather are other great factors contributing to
wildlife extinction.
The extinction of wildlife species will certainly have a
fatal impact on human race as well. So, for us as humans, it becomes a great
responsibility to save the wildlife, our planet and most importantly, our own
selves.
Have you ever thought from where will we get fruits,
vegetables, grains, wood, clothes, paper that are few of the basic necessities
for a human being to survive on earth?
So, if one day, forests, animals, lakes, oceans and birds go
missing from the earth, it will not only have an impact on the livelihoods of
these people who are directly dependent on wildlife industry but, it will also
have a cascading effect on every human being.
What more? When there are no animals, there would be no
forests and no forests means soil erosion, warm weather, drying up of lakes and
rivers, no rains and hence, no crops and vegetation. This all is a cascading
effect which every human needs to realize now. And, it’s not a one man’s job to
save wildlife; it’s a joint effort that every single person needs to be part
of.
Nature’s ability to meet our needs for food, water, energy
and other essential services for human well-being requires sound government
policy and smart funding decisions. Governments around the world should adopt
much better policies to protect wildlife, land, fresh water, air and marine
resources. With the unprecedented destruction of critical natural resources,
current policies cannot keep pace with today’s environmental challenges
The wildlife authorities should come forward with stringent
plans of minimising human interference in the core forest areas and effective
wildlife tourism policies should be implemented so that illegal activities can
be effectively controlled.
Plus, for us as individuals we should start working towards
taking small steps from our homes; minimize the use of electronic equipment
such as air-conditioners that contribute towards global warming, pool vehicles
while commuting so that there is less pollution and less harm to the ozone
layer and save water.
Through education, engagement with partners and
communication, we all need to raise awareness about the importance of natural
resources for human well-being. All this efforts will help policymakers
recognize the direct connection between resource scarcity and global and
economic security.
Countries will also have to improve their co-operation if
they are to protect endangered wildlife in an age of climate change. Many areas that are likely to become
increasingly important are currently under-protected. Co-operation across
borders to preserve and adapt areas so that birds and other wildlife can
survive as their habitats change and shift will be essential to conserve biodiversity and
maintain the ecosystem services that will help people and communities adapt
to climate change.
We need to also improve monitoring, communication and
co-operation to make protected areas work across borders. Conservationists and
policy makers will have to work together in new ways as networks become
increasingly important in protecting species.
If we do not start thinking about saving the wildlife now,
there will soon be a time when shall not be taking our kids to zoos and
biological parks to have them a glimpse at beautiful animals and birds but,
would be showing them the pictures of these creatures only in books bearing the
tagline of ‘Extinct Species’ in bold letters
If soon, no stringent steps are taken to save wildlife, it
would not be long when they will find a place only on the list of extinct
species BUT If we start contributing our bits to the environment and nature NOW,
it would come back to us for our good in future
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