Y_Unite4_Lesson-8

Human activities have been one of the main reasons for the decreasing number of different species in the world. Human activities are often harmful and damaging to the animals’ natural environment and their way of life.

There are about two million species on the planet, 200 to 2,000 species of animals die off each year. Bees and elephants are two of the many endangered animals. Let us first talk about bees. Bees are important for humans and the environment most especially in food production. Almost 90 percent of all plants depend on bees for their production. If plants and crops fail to produce plants and seeds, food production would be at risk. This may lead to a food shortage. Now, let us talk about elephants. The number of elephants in Africa has declined from 10 million in the year 1930 to 5,000 today. While in Asia, it decreased from 200,000 to 40,000. Illegal hunting has been the number one cause of their population decrease.

Humans should take action before they miss the boat. Even ordinary people could help in saving endangered animals like bees and elephants. For instance, they can plant flowers in their garden like daisies and marigolds which bloom independently. This way, it would be easier for the bees to collect their food. If people save bees from dying, food production would not be at risk. Meanwhile, people should speak up against illegal hunting to save elephants. This could put pressure on the government to establish laws that would strictly prohibit any kinds of animal hunting. Another way to help elephants is by not supporting any establishments that abuse animals such as circuses.