Human beings won the evolutionary race so long ago that it’s almost hard to believe any genuine competition as the world’s most dominant species ever existed. As self-appointed custodians of the beautiful planet we inhabit, it is our duty to look after the welfare of all species that call the Earth home.
The term “social responsibility” is one that I hear almost on a day-to-day basis. Most who embrace this ethos consider the positive impact they can contribute to human society, but many forget about the flora and fauna that play a pivotal role in balancing the delicate ecosystems our lives depend upon.
In 2020, it is fairly common knowledge that the human race depends heavily on nature. Despite this, our rainforests are being cut down at an alarming rate, carbon emissions are melting sea ice, and plastic and other harmful waste is being dumped into the oceans, in some cases literally choking marine life to death. These are just a few of the terrible consequences of irresponsible human activity.
While scientists warn that our destructive and unsustainable practices will eventually come back to haunt us, the effects of our actions are already proving to be catastrophic to many other species. The vast majority of people already know about the plight of iconic animals such as the tiger, orangutan, and Asian elephant, but this article serves to bring attention to some of the lesser-known species threatened with extinction.
