Many plant and animal species worldwide across the globe are facing extinction. This issue in mainly caused by habitat destruction and illegal hunting, but it can be addressed through environmental protection and stricter government regulations.
One of the main problems is that people cut down forest to build houses, factories and roads, while animals lose their natural habitats. In other words, the majority of species struggle to find food and shelter, as they face loss of biodiversity. Additionally, some animals are hunted for their skin, horns or other valuable body parts, which resulted to the excessive hunting that reduces animal populations. Consequently, some species become endangered and extinct.
It could be solved by governments who establish not only more national parks, but protected areas as well. Similarly, companies have to follow strict rules regarding deforestation, as reforestation programmes may help restore and preserve damaged ecosystems. Turning to the illegal hunting, heavier fines on poachers should be imposed by government because illegal wildlife trade should be controlled. Therefore, wildlife protection and conservation organisations should monitor endangered species.
To sum up, habitat destruction and illegal hunting are the major reasons behind the disappearance of many species. However, this issue can be tackled by protecting natural environments and enforcing stricter laws against poaching.