Conscious Efforts in Defence of Voiceless Forests and Wildlife: An Influential Impact on Wildlife Conservation
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.480.2583-2093Keywords:
Wildlife conservation, biodiversity, extinction, anthropogenic, globalAbstract
Wildlife means the animal species which are not used for the domestic purpose and their habitat is wild environment where all the habitats and biodiversity can be present. There are several reports conveyed that the wildlife and environment are benefited to the world. The IUCN estimates that 27000 species of the organisms are at the risk of extinction, of these 25% mammals, 14% birds, and 40% are amphibians. All these species are in the threat of extinction and need to conserve. The threats to the wildlife are habitats destruction, invasion of exotic species, anthropogenic activities, climate change and illegal wildlife trade. This study focuses on the main issues of the wildlife extinction, vulnerability and protection. It is essential to be aware of the current state of national and worldwide efforts to protect and conserve wildlife. The main strategy for protecting biodiversity is habitat conservation. Numerous strategies have been implemented worldwide to promote forestation and reduce deforestation. Similarly, by banning the pet trade, excessive hunting and shooting, marine pollution, various rules and regulations, and public awareness are the primary concerns. This shows that the conservation of wildlife does not depend only on human activities however; it has close interaction with the global political and economic systems.
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