The other day I read that we are now seeing mass extinction at a rate that was last seen during the age of the dinosaurs. As a very efficient plumber and even referred to as the plumber London cannot do without, such thoughts of extinction have always been far from my mind as plumbing was everything I ever thought about. Just that by chance I read an article, which got me thinking that surrounded as we are by gadgets and technology, we seldom spare a thought for our cohabitants in this earth. Mind you, extinction is not because of nature, but because of what we do to nature. There is finality about the word extinction that people seldom dwell upon. It is considered more a term for happenings while life continues to wherever we want to take it to.

Take the case of the Saiga antelope found in Russia. In 1950 there were over 2 million Saiga, today over 97% of them have been wiped out. The reason is as ridiculous as steeped in superstition. There is a great demand for the horn of the males which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Unfortunately, traditional medicine has no backing from science and is often based on anecdotal evidence. Poachers are ever at hand to aid the killing and pocket the easy money it provides. When you consider that so many of them are slaughtered over a misconception, it makes the fast approaching extinction something to grieve over. And extinction is where it is fast leading to. Just to quote one incident in 2004, over 80,000 Saiga crossed over from Kalmykia to Dagestan in Russia. A couple of weeks later, only a few of them returned.

The wipe out of the dinosaurs was not of mankind’s doing, but all the later ones are. Either for the skin, the horn, or some body part that is coveted for reasons that finally are all in vain. An eye for an eye seems to be a fitting punishment for those caught in part of the killing.

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OK, the Giant Panda is not quite on the brink of extinction, but you could hardly describe the species as “thriving” despite the best efforts of Chinese scientists and zoologists around the world to encourage breeding programmes. So the arrival of two pandas at Edinburgh Zoo is a cause for celebration for the whole of the UK – and quite possibly the only chance any of us will ever have to see these gorgeous creatures up close.

Scotland in general, and Edinburgh Zoo in particular, has a great record when it comes to conservation; one of the few polar bears still in captivity in the UK is also north of the border, living in her very own purpose-built enclosure in a wildlife park in the Highlands. Of course, it would be much better if these animals could be returned to the wild, but Mercedes, the polar bear has been in captivity all her life and would never survive if she suddenly woke up at the North Pole – so the Scots built her a little place all of her own and she is having a wonderful time. She even saw snow for the first time ever last winter!

And now the pandas have arrived – and apparently tickets to see the cute pair have sold out weeks in advance. I was trying to persuade a friend of mine who works in customer data integration that he should hack into the zoo’s system and book me a couple of tickets for the weekend I happen to be in Edinburgh for a family wedding, but he seems to think that might be a misuse of his company property. I promised to bring him back a stuffed toy version from the gift shop but he still wasn’t interested; guess I’ll just have to make special trip north if I want to see for myself a genuinely endangered species.

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If you are not aware of the plight of the Western Black Rhinoceros then you should take note. As of 2011 it is now listed as being extinct. The main reason for this is due to illegal poaching and that makes me sick. They were once in abundance in the savannah of West Africa, but can no longer be seen anywhere in the wild, surely something should be done to avoid such circumstances.

We live in a consumer driven world, where people think that they have the right to demand whatever they want, and others are more than willing to cater for their needs. It is so messed up that these illegal poachers go around shooting innocent animals and using their bodies to gain profits. The animals are murdered and then their bodies are harvested for every last sellable item. Some of these are sold directly to dealers whilst others end up going out with an illegal parcel delivery. This is simply unacceptable and should not be allowed to continue.

It is not for us as the human race to decide which other races on the planet to kill and which ones not too. How can people be so selective about killing one animal, yet if you went and killed their dog or cat then there would be uproar? Yet the abuse and death that occurs on a daily basis to so many other animals is extreme. There are enough people in this world that do truly care, and if we can unite with one message then we may be able to make a difference to other endangered species. The Western Black Rhinoceros has been wiped off the face of the earth, due to man, and we need to act fast to stop any others from facing the same fate.

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I know that it was not necessarily my fault, but it is the fault of ’man'that so many animals die each year due to us encroaching on their environments. Whether due to building works, road extensions, housing projects, or new airports etc. 1100 hectares of the ’green belt'in the UK have been lost each year since 1997 due to new developments. This is an astonishing amount of natural habitat for our native animals. This rate of development of green sites is only going to expand unless something is done to make people realise the consequences.

1100 hectares of the’green belt'in the UK have been lost each year since 1997 due to new developments

I worry for the future of our Great British wildlife. Think how often you see an injured or dead animal on the side of the road. If we continue to encroach on these valuable habitats, we may see the end of some of the more endangered species of our countryside. Now I know that a hare is not an endangered species, but in 100 years it could well be!

I say we should all try to raise awareness in our communities and oppose any green developments that are planned in our area.

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There are many reasons for extinction of countless animals; notable among them are habitat loss, climatic change and hunting. Let us take an in depth look at all these well known reasons for animal extinction.

Deforestation and Extinction: An important non-linear correlation is present within the land area and the number of species living in those areas, meaning lesser the area, much lower the species and vice versa. Deforestation is responsible for the green areas of the globe to contract, which has led to loss of habitat for many animal species. Several species are required to head out from their demarcated areas looking for food, causing them to be more susceptible to a life-threatening clash with the human race, as the species upon which they were depending for food have become extinct due to deforestation.

Global Warming and Extinction: Researchers calculate that approximately seventy varieties of frogs have already been wiped off the earth because of global warming. This is merely the tip of the iceberg given that roughly a hundred to two hundred varieties of creatures, such as polar bears and penguins, are becoming more susceptible to extinction, because of the rise in global temperatures. Extinction of animals because of climatic change is a serious issue, which is definitely getting worse as time passes. I am sure businesses such a Diesel Manchester would suffer if we completely boycott burning fossil fuels for our energy needs, but what needs to be done has to be done to save the planet. I wish we could live in a smoke free world.

Hunting and Extinction: The very first name which comes to our mind whenever we hear the words extinction due to hunting is definitely dodo. Intensive hunting for this flightless bird resulted in its extinction around the seventeenth century. Earlier the human race hunted wildlife for food even though almost never to protect themselves. These days we come across a far more sad image of hunting, known as poaching, a characteristic of animal cruelty in which wildlife are actually hunted for monetary benefits. Numerous species, which includes elephants, tigers and cheetahs, happen to be frequently poached as a result of the high demand for various animal products within the global market.

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The Japanese Sea Lion is an extinct species that lived in the Sea of Japan. This species, which, prior to 2003, was considered a sub-species of the California Sea Lion, liked to breed on both beaches and rocky areas around the Japanese Archipelago and Korean Peninsula.

While no living Japanese Sea Lion exists, there are stuffed specimens in Japan and the Netherlands. From these specimens, and written scientific accounts, we know that the males of the species were dark grey, and larger than California Sea Lions, measuring 2.5 meters long, and weighing up to 560 kilograms.

The Japanese Sea Lions were hunted primarily for the oil that was extracted from their skin. This oil was used to light oil lamps. The animals'internal organs were also used for medicine, and the sealskin was used for leather products. It is such a pity that no one thought of preserving these animals for the future instead of seeing them as a meal ticket. Maybe they should have had some sort of protection through being protected via a zoo or aquarium or insurance like horse insurance to pay for and help see to their continued existence.

According to records kept by Japanese fishermen, the number of seals fell drastically during the first quarter of the 20^th century, and in the 1940s, the species became virtually extinct. The commercial hunting of the Japanese Sea Lions, coupled with the habitat destruction from World War II, were the primary cause of the species'extinction. Sightings of the species were rare after the war, with the last one seen in the 1970s.

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If death is something that we avoid, then how much more should we avoid extinction? There are many religions in the world today and each and every religion comes with the hope of life after death and in most ways prepares us for our life after death. Well that’s very good to know that we could meet our dear ones who passed away, after we die. But how about the animals that are becoming extinct, do they not matter at all?

Most people would not even give it a double thought when they hear about a species getting extinct. They say how it matters to me, sitting in this luxurious apartment sipping my delicious coffee. That’s exactly how many think when it comes to the topic of species extinction. I am just a simple person who sells HR software; you might wonder why this HR software provider is interested in protecting the planet. Unfortunate as it might sound, but the fact is we humans are also one of the species that coexist with other species. It’s true that we might be the most intelligent and dominant species, but even we are not free of dependency. Even our existence depends upon the existence of other species. God forbid just like the other species that are becoming extinct what if we would also become extinct one day. We have found the cure for many sicknesses and infections, but many new are also coming up. It is imperative for scientists to continue their research in the lookout for new diseases and also for their cure, to keep us humans alive.

Recently, I read that the Australians are working hard to save the Golden Bowerbird from extinction. The reason why this bird ended up on the endangered species list is due to the climate change. The Bowerbird lives in the mountain tops of Queensland, and due to climate change it has to move higher up to find a suitable habitat. We can ignore this news by saying that we are not Bowerbird, or we can take this seriously because global warming is not only affecting the Bowerbird but is also affecting us, humans. The flooded rivers and the rise in sea level all are due to global warming. Species that are getting extinct are silently warning us of the coming danger. Let’s be mindful of our future and also of the present of the various spices we coexist with.

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As an animal lives in a specific geographical location, it evolves and adapts to the natural features of that area. To bring in an Asiatic Cheetah to India would not be the same. This is why we must understand the impact of extinction. It is an artificial act on our part that changes the natural set up irrevocably.

The prey of the Asiatic Cheetah must have suddenly flourished when the last three were shot in the year 1947. As her viewers increased, the land becomes arid and dry. All these repercussions will occur simply because humans hunted the animal for sport.

We have made a lot of progress and have reached such a level where we employ professional service providers like Rowan Dartington to manage our finances. However, we must never forget that we are dependent on the planet for our existence. If we tinker with the natural setup, we may end up on the receiving side and may never recover to our position of strength. The best option is to avoid risking such a disaster by creating a harmonious setup where all animals and human beings can live together on the planet.

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This is not true: in fact, over the last 50 years the place has become spoiled beyond belief in parts. Lemurs are just one of the animals that are set to disappear over the next few. In fact, some species already have.

You don’t tend to think about Madagascar, and the reason for this is simple: it’s very much separate from the rest of the world. This has meant the island, large as it is, has always been thought of as some majestic untouchable secret. Yet the reality is that man has been there for some time, and Lemurs aren’t the first animal to have been driven out of the woodland by those cutting down trees and making way for roads.

Hundreds of years ago, a giant Emu type bird wandered around the land. Now, this bird is a long-gone memory, but what is interesting is that thousands – if not millions – of fragments of egg still exist there, lying across the land in enormous quantities.

Although the threat of man is ever present, I like to think that names like Diesel Luton and Coca Cola will one-day be banished from the place and that the Lemurs and other endangered species will be allowed to roam free. Too great a hope perhaps, but with more and more people interested in the welfare of the animals, there’s hopefully every chance.

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These are some great animals that have become extinct by the hands of man:
- The Dodo bird; it died on the Mauritius Island in the late 17th century.

- The Quagga; is a species of zebra which was killed in South Africa at the end of the 19th century.

- The last passenger pigeon died in 1914 in a zoo at Cincinnati.

In addition to that there are hundreds more of these type of animals like the hairy-eared mouse lemur, the New Zealand quail, the Guadeloupe wren, the Tasmanian emu, and the Steller’s sea cow.

Today, the number of endangered species is increasing. There are thousands of animals in danger of sharing the same fate as creatures like the Quagga. In this case not only are animals at risk but trees and flowers are too.

At present the animals at risk of becoming extinct are:

The pygmy hippopotamus- At one time it was spread out all over the African continent. Now it is restricted to rivers in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. You can also see some of these types of hippopotami in zoos. Because of them being able to breed in these zoos they might be able to avoid becoming extinct.

The Galapagos flightless cormorant is the largest of its kind in the world. It stands more than two feet high. In the 1960’s there were around a thousand left, since then it has been seriously sought to be conserved.

The Texas blind salamander is a cave dwelling amphibian found in Texas. Pollution and the commercialization of caves have caused it to become endangered along with other cave dwelling creatures.

All species of animal deserve to be respected and protected on this planet. As we are the main cause of these extinctions, it should be our goal to preserve these animals for our posterity.