What is conservation of wild life?

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Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats. Among the goals of wildlife conservation are to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and to recognize the importance of wildlife and wilderness lands to humans.

Historically, one out of every one million species became extinct each year; since the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800’s, this rate of extinction has increased rapidly. Humans are behind the current rate of species extinction, which is at least 100–1,000 times higher than nature intended. wildlife populations of vertebrate species—mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish—have declined by 52 percent over the last 40 years.

The world is on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, the first since the time of the dinosaurs.

Why it matters

We protect wildlife for many reasons. It is a source of inspiration. It nurtures a sense of wonder. It is integral to the balance of nature. By protecting species, we save this beautiful, vulnerable and utterly irreplaceable planet we call home, because the balance of all ecosystems are intricately tied to the varied species that live in them. When you remove one piece of the puzzle, the whole ecosystem suffers.

The presence of wildlife in our world is a treasure, one that we will never be able to reclaim if it disappears.

Independent wildlife conservationists have the power to ensure a future for wildlife by developing new solutions and working closely with communities to save endangered animals.

Saving wildlife requires the courage to pioneer new approaches and the commitment to work in remote, wild places. We believe that investing in the individuals who are willing to take on these challenges is the best hope for wildlife.

Local people who live among wildlife will determine the future of these animals, and are at the heart of wildlife conservation solutions.

Community-based programs allow people to thrive alongside the wild animals with which they share a home. These programs find ways in which wild animals can have economic benefits to the community, provide alternative sources of income or skills training to local people, devise new ways of reducing human-wildlife conflict, and support education.