Question

Why is it necessary to conserve endangered species?

Answer 1

Hint: The endangered species are the species which are very likely to become extinct in near future. The red data book contains all the information about the endangered species.

Complete Answer:
- The IUCN red list defines the conservation status of many endangered species within a particular area. Different nations adopt different steps to conserve species.
- An endangered species are the species which are likely to become extinct in near future. The main cause of getting endangered is habitat loss, poaching or hunting of animals, and also invasive species.
- The endangered species lies in between critically endangered and vulnerable species. The number of endangered species is calculated by assessing the number of remaining species, breeding success rate, known threats and overall increase and decrease with time.
- An example of an endangered species is Siberian tiger, Blue throated macaw.
- The endangered species need to be conserved before they get extinct.
- Conservation of endangered species is important for humans as well. The health of an ecosystem is maintained by plants and animals.
- A healthy ecosystem purifies the environment; maintaining a water cycle which supports other living organisms. If a species becomes extinct, the ecological balance of nature is disturbed. The species provide us various valuable products like medicinal plants. Thus endangered species should be conserved in order to maintain the ecological balance.

Note: Endangered species are at the risk of becoming extinct. It should be conserved so as to maintain the balance of nature and indirectly protect ourselves. Example- Bengal tigers.