There is many impacts if one species dies. That is, the shame of doing all our animals. 100,000 fish die a year because of plastic waste, setting off a chain reaction. This chain reaction kills 2.4 billion birds a year, thus resulting in 1.7 million foxes dying a year, then 500-1,000 wolves, over 100 tigers, and 70,000 elephants and thus the cycle repeats eventually killing 145 billion animals in one year. You may think that this does not matter, but on the contrary, but for every species of animal that goes extinct or endangered, it affects every part of the food chain, this is a chain reaction that will never stop. Did you know there is a species of porpoise called a vaquita and there is 8 of them left on the planet, they live in the northern tip of the California Gulf, and there is so little of them because they keep getting caught in fishing nets.

When one species of animal goes extinct, it sets off a chain reaction that reverberates through ecosystems, disrupting the delicate balance of life on Earth. Every species plays a critical role in its environment, whether it's as a predator, prey, pollinator, or decomposer. For example, the loss of a key pollinator like bees can lead to a decline in plant species that rely on them, which in turn affects herbivores and the predators that depend on those herbivores for food. This cascading effect weakens ecosystems, making them more vulnerable to further disruptions such as climate change, disease, and habitat destruction. Over time, the extinction of one species can destabilize entire ecosystems, leading to reduced biodiversity and the loss of valuable resources like clean air, water, and fertile soil. Protecting wildlife isn’t just about saving individual species—it’s about preserving the intricate web of life that sustains our planet and ensures its health for future generations.

Animals fall under the title of endangered when they are at risk of extinction normally due to humans destroying their habitats, poaching them, and climate change. If you want to help save them, some things you can do are, reduce your environmental impact, support conservation efforts, and advocate for stronger protection of these animals.