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    The document discusses six main causes of wildlife extinction: habitat loss and deforestation, climate change, pollution, agriculture, overexploitation, and disease. It then addresses the consequences of continuous wildlife extinction, and proposes some ways to protect and preserve wildlife such as habitat conservation, recycling, and planting trees.

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    The document discusses six main causes of wildlife extinction: habitat loss and deforestation, climate change, pollution, agriculture, overexploitation, and disease. It then addresses the consequences of continuous wildlife extinction, and proposes some ways to protect and preserve wildlife such as habitat conservation, recycling, and planting trees.

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    1.

    There are six causes of wildlife extinction mentioned in the lessons, how are
    these causes contribute in the loss of these species/ wildlife? Explain each.

    CAUSES OF EXTINCTION OF WILDLIFE


    Habitat loss and deforestation
    Habitat loss is the current leading reason for biodiversity loss. This is the process
    of an animal’s natural habitat no longer having the ability to house and support the
    species, and a great portion of it is due to human activities.

    An example of this is deforestation, which is the removal of forests and trees in


    favor of non-forest land such as farms or mines. Trees and forests are not only food
    sources for these animals but also shelter. Naturally, the loss of habitat results in a
    decrease in population, which can ultimately lead to extinction.

    Climate change
    This is potentially the most commonly known cause of endangered animals. A
    major part of climate change is global warming, which is the temperature of the
    planet rising consistently due to human activities. Greenhouse gases are massive
    contributors to global warming. They are produced by the burning of fossil fuels in
    power plants, factories and cars. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb solar
    radiation in the form of heat, resulting in a rise in the Earth’s temperature

    Pollution
    This is the process of damaging the world’s air, water and land to the point where
    it is no longer safe to use. Pollution comes in many forms, but one of the most
    harmful environmental issues is plastic pollution. Quite a common visual in
    relation to plastic pollution is a turtle trapped in beer yokes. But without the
    knowledge, it can be difficult to visualize the full impact of plastic plaguing our
    oceans.

    Agriculture
    Tying into the climate change section, farming has a huge impact on global
    warming. However, there are ways to farm without being so destructive. Have a
    look at our short course about sustainable food production if you’re interested in
    the topic.

    The reason that agriculture has such a negative impact on our planet is due to cows
    producing methane. Methane is the second most prominent greenhouse gas after
    carbon dioxide, and cows produce it via their waste and through digestion.

    Overexploitation
    As we explored in our ocean sustainability article, overfishing has a huge impact
    on the livelihood of many marine species. Overfishing is the act of catching too
    many fish in a short period of time. When too many fish are taken out of the ocean,
    it creates an imbalance where the population numbers become too low for the
    species to survive. Similarly, the hunting of mammals is causing the same issue on
    land. Although some hunters will claim that hunting is “balancing the ecosystem”,
    hunting is, in fact, draining the animals needed to balance our ecosystem. Hunters
    are often choosing large predators as their most sought-after prey, and these are
    some of the most important to our survival.
    Disease
    Various epidemics had been the cause of the epidemic of a large population of
    humans and animals on earth. The Black Death wiped out one-third of the
    European population in the Middle Ages.

    2. What do you think will happen when there is continuous extinction


    of wildlife?
    Because everything in an ecosystem relies on everything else in that ecosystem,
    when one species disappears, it can have far-reaching effects and consequences.
    When biodiversity is lost, habitats are less resilient and more susceptible to
    threats.1
    Some consequences include:
     A Cascading Effect – when we lose one species, we may lose many others
    that relied on them.
     Reducing Pollination – we rely on pollinators for most of our crops. Losing
    pollinators could lead to less production and ultimately the extinction of
    plants.
     Loss of Medicine – many medications come from plants or animals. If
    ecosystems collapse or these species dwindle, we may not be able to have
    access to certain medicines.
     Negative Impact on Communities – those who work in the honey or
    fishing industries will be negatively impacted if the source of their job goes
    extinct.

    3. What do you think are the ways by which we can protect and
    preserve our wildlife?

    Habitat conservation

    Conserving natural habitats, such as wetlands or woods, entails protecting land


    from development and other human activities that can disturb the ecology.
    Reforestation or wetland restoration initiatives are examples of ways to repair
    degraded habitats. It is also a proactive approach to species protection.

    Recycling
    Recycling reduces the demand for new products, protects the lives of animals,
    and contributes to carbon offsetting by lowering waste sent to landfills and
    incinerators, both large sources of carbon emissions. Recycling helps reduce an
    organization’s overall carbon footprint by diverting waste from these facilities.
    Using recycled materials also reduces the pressure on the habitats and preserves
    them for wildlife.

    Plant trees
    A fantastic method to protect the natural habitats of nearby animals is to plant
    trees in your garden or on any other potential land via tree-planting programmes.
    This helps provide the habitats and resources needed for wildlife to prosper.
    Trees are sources of food, shelter, and breeding grounds for many animal species.
    Trees also provide resting places, nesting sites, and animal hunting locations.
    Planting trees can also help to offset the carbon emissions of human activities.
    4. What are environmental laws that exist in the Philippines that
    protect and safeguard our wildlife?

    Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. (Republic Act No.


    9147). An Act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife
    resources and their habitats, appropriating funds therefor and for other
    purposes.

    5. Make a slogan about protection of our wildlife.

    “Treasure the most priceless treasure: Wildlife”

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