There are about 1,250,000 identified species in the world. They are all important to our ecosystem and food chain. Without them, our world as we know it would fall apart. For example, if we didn’t have mice, the eagles would have that food source taken away. Therefore, the eagles would die off. If the eagles die off, then the bears and other animals of that sort have less food to eat. And so on and so forth. That can carry on forever, or at least, until it reaches us.

 

          In our everyday lives, we use many animals for food. Some animals are also used for clothing, and other everyday household items. But some people kill animals for fun or to get one part and leave the rest of them to rot. Like in Africa where a trader would go around and kill elephant only for their tusks and leave the rest of the animal behind. They would use the elephant tusks for keys on a piano, teacups, and much more. Sure, the tusk might help make items, but that person should not kill animals for only one part.  That would ruin the other animal’s chances of living, because all animals are important in an ecosystem.

 

          Animals can’t live if we take away their food and habitat. When we as Canadians cut down trees, we are taking away tons of animal’s homes. These animals are all important. Squirrels for example help us by planting trees using acorns and other nuts. That helps us because then we can cut down those trees as well. But, if we cut down too many trees at once, those little squirrels have nowhere to go and can’t plant any more. My point is, all animals are needed to make the world work. You may not like these animals, but they are needed and without them we would all die.

 

          That is pretty much all i have to say on the matter for now. So, if you have a pesky squirrel in your yard or a gopher or whatever, remember without it, you may die. All animals are needed and should be treated just as equally as you would treat any your own life. Don’t throw away life, embrace it and treat it with respect.