Humans Hurting Animal Species
ESL 106
September 24, 2013
Humans Hurting Animal Species The extinction of animals in the world is a problem that is increasing. Every year, thousands of animals die. Many things that humans do are causing these extinctions and that is something we must avoid. There are three things that people do that hurt animals such as destroying their habitats; using their skin for human benefits and contaminating their environment. The destruction of natural habitat is one of the main threats faced by most of the animals’ species in the world. This is done as large projects, such as dams and waterways that are man-built. Another reason is the clearing of forests and forest fires. Humans excessively deforest areas where animals live because they need timber for financial gain. Forest fires cause animals to move to strange areas, where they are exposed to many dangers. Subsequently, the clearing of areas to build new houses, roads, buildings, businesses or plantations causes the animal population to decrease. For example, in India, large areas of natural habitats are destroyed for tea plantations. The …show more content…
Many animals have been hunted for their body parts as trophies. Furthermore, people also use animal skins for clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, purses and coats. In addition, many exotic animals are sold on the black market for their commercial value as hundreds of species such as mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, butterflies, etc. According to the website USA Today, “wildlife crime has grown into the fourth-largest branch of illegal international trade in the past half-decade.” People also capture and confine numerous animals in zoos, circuses or aquariums which they use for their benefit and enjoyment of humans, as animals are forced to do things contrary to their nature. For example, a lion would never jump through a hoop that is on
September 24, 2013
Humans Hurting Animal Species The extinction of animals in the world is a problem that is increasing. Every year, thousands of animals die. Many things that humans do are causing these extinctions and that is something we must avoid. There are three things that people do that hurt animals such as destroying their habitats; using their skin for human benefits and contaminating their environment. The destruction of natural habitat is one of the main threats faced by most of the animals’ species in the world. This is done as large projects, such as dams and waterways that are man-built. Another reason is the clearing of forests and forest fires. Humans excessively deforest areas where animals live because they need timber for financial gain. Forest fires cause animals to move to strange areas, where they are exposed to many dangers. Subsequently, the clearing of areas to build new houses, roads, buildings, businesses or plantations causes the animal population to decrease. For example, in India, large areas of natural habitats are destroyed for tea plantations. The …show more content…
Many animals have been hunted for their body parts as trophies. Furthermore, people also use animal skins for clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, purses and coats. In addition, many exotic animals are sold on the black market for their commercial value as hundreds of species such as mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, butterflies, etc. According to the website USA Today, “wildlife crime has grown into the fourth-largest branch of illegal international trade in the past half-decade.” People also capture and confine numerous animals in zoos, circuses or aquariums which they use for their benefit and enjoyment of humans, as animals are forced to do things contrary to their nature. For example, a lion would never jump through a hoop that is on