Some animal species such as the dinosaurs became extinct as a result of natural causes. Thus, extinction is a normal part of the world’s evolution and actions should not be taken to prevent the disappearance of today’s endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no doubt that before man came onto the evolutionary stage a lot of species such as dinosaurs were already extinct owing to natural causes. Extinction is a normal part of nature. Yet to think we have no role to play in the extinction of some of the endangered species in the present time is not right. Human action is responsible for a lot of environmental problems.

No species before the human being was blessed with a consciousness as we have. Thus, if we have the mind to create, discover and invent, we also have the power to destroy, exploit and wipe out. First of all, excessive cutting of forests has led to changes in weather patterns which make difficult for many species to survive. This process of deforestation also leads to loss of habitat of the species and slowly their number start to decrease. Secondly greed, and mindless pursuit of passion like hunting or killing for the purpose of use in the fashion industry are responsible for destruction of nature as well. Thirdly, industrial and other kind of pollution disturb the ecological balance of environment. As a result, water, soil, air are so full of pollutants now, that not only other species but the human kind is at high risk too.

It is true that extinction and death are a part of the natural cycle of life. But mindless and irresponsible human action is leading to the unnatural and untimely death of many species. This can be prevented if we spread awareness about the importance of caring for our environment.

Thus, I disagree with the notion that we should not try to prevent the extinction of plant and animal species because it is only occurring because of natural causes.