During the excavations done in the previous years, it has been found that a number of species have become extinct such as the saber tooth tiger. Some species got extinct only during the 1940s or so. While numerous of species have long left the earth, a lot are still in danger of becoming extinct. These are we call endangered species. As governors of the creation according to Genesis, saving endangered animals is part of our duty.
Why save endangered animals?
As stated above, saving endangered animals can be considered as part of the religious order. For Christians, it is stated in the first chapter of Genesis that man was anointed to govern over the creation of the Creator. Muslims also place great value to animals. The Hindi people treat animals as their gods. Man may be appointed as the leader above everything else on earth and may use animals for food and items but must manage the consumption of it properly.
Another reason why saving endangered animals is important is because of the role they play in the ecosystem. This can be related to the belief of the Hindu that everything is related. Once a certain species becomes extinct, the whole ecosystem becomes disturbed. Moreover, when our animals are all consumed, our chances of survival will be lowered. We may eat plants as an alternative but it does not complete the nutrition our body needs. Also, without animals, we will no longer have a source of leather and fur for clothing.
How do we start with saving endangered animals?
Saving endangered animals can be done in protecting the animals’ habitat. One of the main reasons why animals become endangered is because of the destruction of their habitats due to certain human activities. Forests are being cut down for construction of buildings. Coral reefs are taken for fortune. Coral reefs are also destroyed every time fishermen use dynamite fishing. Pollution is another factor that destroys the habitat of animals. With their homes out of place, animals have low chances of survival to the new environment.
Fur coats may look chic if you are into fashion, but little do you know where these furs come from. Every time you showcase a fur coat on your fashion shows, you kill at last two to three animals for their skin just to make up your coat. If you want to take a step into saving endangered animals, do not patronize authentic fur or leather materials. Encourage your family and friends to do the same.
Follow the laws set in hunting animals. Shoot only those that are in season and follow the limit number of animals to shoot. Also, if you know that the animal is in the endangered species list, spare it and let it live and multiply.
Joining animal welfare organizations, may it be a government or non-profit organization, will help. One advantage of being a member of a group is that you share the same goal with the other members and get to encourage each to reach it. Also, these organizations have various projects you can participate in or you can suggest your own and have others to help you to make the work faster and easier.
Giving endangered animals a brighter future
In the future, it would be delightful to know that we no longer have a list of endangered animals. Instead, these animals on the list today are now bountiful in number once again. If we all take part in saving these animals, this goal will not impossible. Following the guidelines above on how to save them makes it possible.
