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Extinction Extinction is the state where animals or plants are no longer existing or living.

Nowadays, the development and modernization of the country are growing rapidly. So, we can see the drastic drop off of the numbers of the animals and plants lately. There are many factors that contribute to the reduction of these wildlifes number remained in the world. First of all, deforestation by illegal logger whos cut down the trees excessively. Thus, the concrete jungle seems to replace the natural habitats of flora and fauna all over the world. Rainforests are one of the most diverse place in the world where numerous of wildlife find food, shelters and mates to continue their living. They never realize that they are creating a tremendous destruction to the natural habitat of the wildlife if they continue to chop down the trees to make profit from it. Furthermore, animal trafficking is one of the causes of extinction of animals. Some of irresponsible people gain a lot of profit by smuggling some rare animals species or certain animals part especially horns, husks or tusks. Besides, those smugglers also hunt for some exotic species to be sold in the dark market .This is because those species receive an outstanding demand in the market. Besides, pollution is also one of the causes of extinction. Pollution is the introduction of potentially harmful substances into the environment. Those pollutants may enter the soil, air or waterways that are one of the main sources of their basic need. For example, chemical pollutants such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers from agricultural sites may diffuse into the soil and flow into the waterways. Some organisms that live in the water may suffocate due to lack of oxygen as they live in the habitat with dissolved contaminants. This may interfere the food chain in a habitat. Thus, more than one species will die and vanished. In conclusion, we must always grateful and appreciate our environment by conserving and preserving them. Truly, living in healthy environment and balanced ecosystem may give the happiness to us too.

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