In recent times, the preservation of wildlife has become a concerning issue. Human needs are causing more and more animals to become rare as they can be used to decorate homes and cure diseases in medicine. Despite being a complex issue, there are a number of solutions requiring the involvement of governments.
Firstly, the introduction of awareness-raising campaigns contributes to alleviating the decrease in animal species. With the aid of conventional and state-of-the-art technologies such as TV, radio, and social media networks, responsible organizations in a country should inform the population about the potential consequences they produce by killing animals. As the preponderance of both old and young demographics heavily relies on media platforms getting up-to-date, creating short films representing the importance of animals in our ecosystem and discouraging humans from hunting animals can be effective measures, albeit to a smaller degree.
Another more practical solution is that governments, through elected politicians, can impose laws against disruptive environmental practices involving illegal fishing or poaching elephants carried out by individuals. Such regulations can establish standards, guidelines, and penalties to deter harmful activities that can damage biodiversity. Without these laws, the conservation of animals proves impossible, given that people have become so selfish towards nature compared to the past.
Moreover, the financial resources can also serve as a deterrent to save wildlife. When governments allocate money on animal protection to construct natural reserves and shelter, animals are likely to be protected from human threats. As a result, it will become possible to breed and save endangered species from dying out, which is critical to maintaining sustainability in the world. According to TIMES, 35% of wild rabbits in the USA, which were claimed to be used as test rabbits in research laboratories for a long time, were saved as long as several natural habitats were built by American conservation authorities in the last decade. Thus, the construction of shelters undoubtedly has an impact on saving the lives of animals.
In conclusion, the prevention of animals from being hunted for medical and domestic purposes is thought to be a daunting task, with the concerted efforts required from governments. However, I believe politicians have the potential to make a real difference because of their ability to enact and enforce policies as well as allocate resources, which can significantly contribute to conserving wildlife.