EFFECTS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

1. Biodiversity and chain reactions

1.1. the variety of animals drops significantly --> biodiversity reduces

1.1.1. The roles certain endangered species will not longer be enjoyed

1.2. Species depend upon each other and function as a whole in nature

1.2.1. Cause chain reactions to the whole ecosystem

2. Decrease in crop yields

2.1. Insects like bees play an important role in the crop growing process

2.1.1. Harmful to the crop yields of farmers

2.1.2. Could cause global famine

3. Loss of medical sources

3.1. Many components contained in drugs are extracted from plants

3.1.1. For instance: Asian Ginseng, American Ginseng, Bloodroot, ...

3.2. Not be able to use the plant ingredients for medical purposes

4. Economic effects

4.1. Certain animals are popular attractions for tourists --> Some countries make significant amounts of money with touristic activities regarding wild animals ...

4.1.1. Lack of attractive species

4.1.2. Cause adverse effects to tourism of countries

5. Diseases

5.1. Some animals can serve as buffers between pathogens and humans -->Animals can lower the probability that humans get infected by certain diseases

5.1.1. This buffer is lost

5.1.1.1. humans can be more likely hit by diseases