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Should Species Be Protected?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
Should Species Be Protected?

Why We Protect Them
The Endangered Species Act is very important because it saves our native fish, plants, and other wildlife from going extinct. Once gone, they're gone forever, and there's no going back.

Should we protect endangered species?

Healthy ecosystems depend on plant and animal species as their foundations. When a species becomes endangered, it is a sign that the ecosystem is slowly falling apart. Each species that is lost triggers the loss of other species within its ecosystem. Humans depend on healthy ecosystems to purify our environment.

Is it better for a species to be endangered or threatened?

“Endangered” means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. “Threatened” means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. ... Generally speaking, they are animals and plants that are in decline and may be in danger of extinction.

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