PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF NATURE
PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF NATURE
Protection of endangered species is now a priority. Our mission should be to use the best conservation science available and work with people to find solutions to save the marvelous array of life on our planet.
Species conservation is vital — and it does work. Already, conservation efforts have brought many animals back from the brink of extinction.
It has helped to not only conserve rich and varied ecosystems but also delivered real benefits to local people through new livelihood opportunities and sustainable development. But work is far from done.
Destructive human activities have led to the current rate of species extinction, which is at least 100–1,000 times higher than the expected natural rate. This has impacts far beyond the potential cultural loss of iconic species such as tigers, rhinos and whales.
Species and the ecosystems that provide essential goods and services that make human life possible and contribute enormously to our health and well-being — breathable air, clean water, food, fibers, building materials, medicines, energy, fertile soils, climate regulation, transport, and recreational and spiritual values.
Conservation efforts are directed towards flagship species, iconic animals that provide a focus for raising awareness and stimulating action and funding for broader conservation efforts in our priority places; and footprint-impacted species whose populations are primarily threatened because of unsustainable hunting, logging or fishing.
What You Can Do?
Luckily, there is still hope. You can help to keep these creatures alive and protect them from being endangered. First of all, try not to waste natural resources. Recycle, if you can, your garbage.
By recycling, you're helping to save many trees from being cut down for paper. These trees then can remain homes for many animals and plants in the wild. Don't pollute the environment. Keep your neighborhood clean.
This can prevent any accidental death of animals or plants. Don't buy anything like leather belt, fur coat, or any other products that come from animals.
By buying these products you are supporting the hunters, manufacturers, and the idea of killing animals so you can look pretty. If you can, contribute to organizations that help to protect wildlife. This is very important. With your contributions conservationists can get the necessary equipment and things to help save these animals and plants.
Last, and the most important, is to learn about these creatures. Get to know them better and create an interest in them because they are so wonderful. Not only get to know them, but get involved to save them. With your help, these creatures don't have to become endangered, or even extinct. Source: The Wildlife Conservation Society
What is a priority species? The terms “flagship” and “keystone” have generally consistent definitions across the conservation community, however “priority species” is a WWF term, and is solely for the purposes of planning and simple communication.
For WWF, a “priority species” may be either a flagship or a keystone species and is chosen to represent an ecoregion or priority place or human footprint issue. A "priority species" is reflective of a key threat across that priority place - such that conservation of the species will contribute significantly to a broader threat mitigation outcome.
It is often crucial to the economic and/or spiritual wellbeing of peoples within that ecoregion. What is an indicator species? An indicator species is a species or group of species chosen as an indicator of, or proxy for, the state of an ecosystem or of a certain process within that ecosystem.
Examples include crayfish as indicators of freshwater quality; corals as indicators of marine processes such as siltation, seawater rise and sea temperature fluctuation; peregrine falcons as an indicator of pesticide loads; or native plants as indicators for the presence and impact of alien species.
What is a flagship species?
A flagship species is a species selected to act as an ambassador, icon or symbol for a defined habitat, issue, campaign or environmental cause.
By focusing on, and achieving conservation of that species, the status of many other species which share its habitat – or are vulnerable to the same threats - may also be improved. Flagship species are usually relatively large, and considered to be 'charismatic' in western cultures. Flagship species may or may not be keystone species and may or may not be good indicators of biological process.
What is a keystone species?
A keystone species is a species that plays an essential role in the structure, functioning or productivity of a habitat or ecosystem at a defined level (habitat, soil, seed dispersal, etc). Disappearance of such species may lead to significant ecosystem change or dysfunction which may have knock on effects on a broader scale.
Examples include the elephant's role in maintaining habitat structure, and bats and insects in pollination. By focusing on keystone species, conservation actions for that species may help to preserve the structure and function of a wide range of habitats which are linked with that species during its life cycle and the wider priority place.
Endangered Species
Species conservation is vital — and it does work. Already, conservation efforts have brought many animals back from the brink of extinction.
It has helped to not only conserve rich and varied ecosystems but also delivered real benefits to local people through new livelihood opportunities and sustainable development. But work is far from done.
Destructive human activities have led to the current rate of species extinction, which is at least 100–1,000 times higher than the expected natural rate. This has impacts far beyond the potential cultural loss of iconic species such as tigers, rhinos and whales.
Species and the ecosystems that provide essential goods and services that make human life possible and contribute enormously to our health and well-being — breathable air, clean water, food, fibers, building materials, medicines, energy, fertile soils, climate regulation, transport, and recreational and spiritual values.
Conservation efforts are directed towards flagship species, iconic animals that provide a focus for raising awareness and stimulating action and funding for broader conservation efforts in our priority places; and footprint-impacted species whose populations are primarily threatened because of unsustainable hunting, logging or fishing.
What You Can Do?
Luckily, there is still hope. You can help to keep these creatures alive and protect them from being endangered. First of all, try not to waste natural resources. Recycle, if you can, your garbage.
By recycling, you're helping to save many trees from being cut down for paper. These trees then can remain homes for many animals and plants in the wild. Don't pollute the environment. Keep your neighborhood clean.
This can prevent any accidental death of animals or plants. Don't buy anything like leather belt, fur coat, or any other products that come from animals.
By buying these products you are supporting the hunters, manufacturers, and the idea of killing animals so you can look pretty. If you can, contribute to organizations that help to protect wildlife. This is very important. With your contributions conservationists can get the necessary equipment and things to help save these animals and plants.
Last, and the most important, is to learn about these creatures. Get to know them better and create an interest in them because they are so wonderful. Not only get to know them, but get involved to save them. With your help, these creatures don't have to become endangered, or even extinct. Source: The Wildlife Conservation Society
What is a priority species? The terms “flagship” and “keystone” have generally consistent definitions across the conservation community, however “priority species” is a WWF term, and is solely for the purposes of planning and simple communication.
For WWF, a “priority species” may be either a flagship or a keystone species and is chosen to represent an ecoregion or priority place or human footprint issue. A "priority species" is reflective of a key threat across that priority place - such that conservation of the species will contribute significantly to a broader threat mitigation outcome.
It is often crucial to the economic and/or spiritual wellbeing of peoples within that ecoregion. What is an indicator species? An indicator species is a species or group of species chosen as an indicator of, or proxy for, the state of an ecosystem or of a certain process within that ecosystem.
Examples include crayfish as indicators of freshwater quality; corals as indicators of marine processes such as siltation, seawater rise and sea temperature fluctuation; peregrine falcons as an indicator of pesticide loads; or native plants as indicators for the presence and impact of alien species.
What is a flagship species?
A flagship species is a species selected to act as an ambassador, icon or symbol for a defined habitat, issue, campaign or environmental cause.
By focusing on, and achieving conservation of that species, the status of many other species which share its habitat – or are vulnerable to the same threats - may also be improved. Flagship species are usually relatively large, and considered to be 'charismatic' in western cultures. Flagship species may or may not be keystone species and may or may not be good indicators of biological process.
What is a keystone species?
A keystone species is a species that plays an essential role in the structure, functioning or productivity of a habitat or ecosystem at a defined level (habitat, soil, seed dispersal, etc). Disappearance of such species may lead to significant ecosystem change or dysfunction which may have knock on effects on a broader scale.
Examples include the elephant's role in maintaining habitat structure, and bats and insects in pollination. By focusing on keystone species, conservation actions for that species may help to preserve the structure and function of a wide range of habitats which are linked with that species during its life cycle and the wider priority place.
Endangered Species
African Elephant
African Rhinos
Asian Elephant
Amur
Leopard
Asian Rhinos
Bonobo Chimpanzees
Giant Panda Gorillas
Marine Turtles Orangutan
Polar Bear
River Dolphins
Tigers
Tree Kangaroos
Whales and Dolphins
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