Could our
actions be the reason biodiversity is depleting? The fact is, what we
buy for clothes, food, and medicine plays a role in the well being of
biodiversity. More than that, how much
of these products we buy has an even more vital role in welfare of
biodiversity.
Over
exploitation is defined as the over use of wildlife and plant species
by people for food, clothing, pets, medicine, and several other
purposes. (National Wildlife Federation.) Over exploitation is also
known for over harvesting.
There are
many different animal species that are threatened because of this.
For example, people have hunted mammals for a very long time, for
many reasons. Mammals can be killed for their fur, food resources,
and for sport; animals such as tigers, bears, rhinoceroses, and
primates. The body parts of primates are highly valued for medicine
purposes in several parts of the world. Animals are also used for
animal trade, and being put inside of a zoo.
Plants are
also a vital part of many ecosystems on Earth. Humans are currently
taking too many plants from the wild. There are some plants that are
so highly desired for collection, like Orchids that they have become
endangered, and are now legally protected from poachers by
international laws. Even certain tree species that are majorly used
for their wood, such as mahogany are now endangered.
Luckily,
there are many conservation organizations that help with various
problems within the over exploitation of biodiversity, that one may
be able to get involved in. Also, just being a conscious consumer of
the products you buy, like fur coats, certain medicines. Here is the
list of organizations, and the list of resources for this article.
List
of organizations to help with Biodiversity:
Resources:
Photo Credit:
(Orchid):freehdw.com
(Kim K.) missberniej.com
Originally from Peta.
Originally from Peta.
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