Separate groups of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth gradually. The extinction of some species was associated with hunting and over-harvesting of these individuals, which negatively affected their numbers. Therefore, many representatives of the world fauna have been listed in the Red Book, and animal protection is essential for their conservation.
Causes of extinction
Hunting is not the only reason for the extinction of animals. Often amphibians and reptiles die as a result of drought, frosty winters, floods, drying up of water bodies, as well as accidents. Global warming, the destruction of more than half of the tropical forests in Africa have led to the fact that thousands of species of flora and fauna are disappearing at the same time. Therefore, animal protection is carried out in special areas of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves. This allows the conservation of many endangered species.
Reserves
Reserves are called upon to preserve rare and endangered species of animals and plants. Criteria for national parks have been developed. On the territory where the protection of animals and plants takes place, it is prohibited to use natural resources, explore minerals, build, harvest timber. There is a ban on any agricultural and industrial activity. One of the largest national parks is the Yellowstone Reserve in the USA.
Problems of biodiversity conservation
To preserve biological diversity, such a system of measures as the legal protection of wildlife was developed and enshrined in law. In addition, special state programs have been introduced for the protection, registration, cadastre and monitoring of animals. Mankind has already come to the conclusion that the preservation of flora is not a narrow task of special bodies and organizations. All people on Earth should take part in this, because there is no other way.
Snow leopard (irbis)
This is a large mammal that has been little studied. An almost mythical animal lives on the hard-to-reach slopes of the mountains of Central Asia. The irbis has short strong legs and tail, and the spotted coloring of the predator allows it to hunt. Unfortunately, the population of the snow leopard is negligible. It is listed in the Red Book. That is why animal welfare is so important. Irbis lead a solitary life, and females take care of their cubs for a long period of time.
American Ferret
The black-footed ferret is listed in the Red Book as an endangered species. Atanimal black paws and a "mask" on the face. With short legs, the animal manages to dig the ground perfectly. The animal has an excellent sense of smell, sight and hearing. American ferrets today are on the verge of extinction. Wildlife conservation, as well as the work of specialists in the field of conservation of black-footed ferrets, gives positive results. Scientists have already settled several heterosexual individuals in the nursery.
Captive breeding
There is world experience in breeding rare animals in captivity. This method of preserving the gene pool, although it is sad to realize, has fully justified itself. For example, only 300 Madagascar tortoises survive, and a third of them live in captivity.
