One of the major ENVIRONMENTAL concerns in today’s world is the growing list of endangered plants, animals and birds. The BIGgest threat of all to wildlife is, of course, man, who must take action now to prevent the disAPPEARance of these species. Whales, tigers and elephants all REQUIRe greater protection as hunters threaten to drive them to extinction. SIMILARly, more effective measures are suggested to stop GLOBal warming, which has led to the . LOSs of important natural habitats. Fish too, are increasingly at risk from high level of river and sea POLLUTion, caused by oil spills and toxic effluent. Stricter government controls will help in the fight to save our wildlife and a greater public AWAREness of the issues should be involved.