Why protect biodiversity and save endangered species?

Biodiversity is the variety of life (its ecosystems, populations, species and genes). Saving endangered species
(plants and animals) from becoming extinct and protecting their wild places is crucial for our health and the future of our children. As species are lost so too are our options for future discovery and advancement. The impacts of biodiversity loss include clearly into fewer new medicines, greater vulnerability to natural disasters and greater effects from global warming.