Extinction has become a real threat to many species of animals. Some people say save only those species that are helpful to humankind. I beg to differ with this opinion, as I believe it is not right to consider human wants over animal safety when it comes to protecting endangered species.
In the first place, action must be taken to save threatened animals because human activity is the principal cause of their extinction. To illustrate this, land clearing, pollution, urban sprawl, newer dams, and over-extraction of water from rivers are some of the threats. Consequently, this causes the depletion of the natural habitats of many wild species, thus pushing them into silent extinction. For example, for the past 20 years, the animal advocacy group WWF Australia has been encouraging people across Australia to donate so that the population of platypuses, koalas, snow leopards, and other animals can be restored.
Furthermore, trying to safeguard only certain species might have radical and extreme effects on the ecosystem since all species are crucial for the sustenance of a balanced ecosystem. If we just increase the population of creatures who are beneficial to us, we are distorting the food chain, which could lead to a dramatic rise in the numbers of specific groups and a decline in the population of other animals. For instance, when attempting to preserve a species of carnivores whose population is on the rise, the population of specific herbivores may witness a sharp decline. This can create scarcity in the supply of food for the carnivores.
To conclude, it is important to prioritise protecting the lives of all animals on the brink of extinction rather than those animals who could be valuable to us.