The Importance of Protecting Endangered Species

Endangered species face critical threats due to (1) human activities, including deforestation, pollution, and illegal poaching. For example, the Bengal tiger's habitat is rapidly diminishing as forests are (2) cleared for agriculture and urban expansion. Similarly, marine species like sea turtles are endangered by plastic (3) pollution and the destruction of nesting sites.

The extinction of these species disrupts (4) ecosystems and has far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, food security, and the overall health of the planet. Each species plays a unique role in maintaining ecological balance, and the loss of any can lead to cascading effects that harm other species, including humans. Thus, it is critical that we work to protect endangered species by addressing the root causes of their decline and promoting conservation efforts globally.