One of the serious environmental problems we face today is the loss of biodiversity, which includes the set of living beings that inhabit an ecosystem. Unfortunately, the loss of biodiversity generates an irreversible process that means the extinction of species.
Nowadays, the main causes of species extinction are pollution and their habitat destruction. Another significant cause is the introduction of invasive species that displace the local ones. And a third reason, is the hunting and exploitation, whether for business interests or for leisure. An example of this is the ivory of the elephant’s tusks, which is very valuable. Mainly, the loss of biodiversity entails an imbalance of the natural ecosystem and also has an effect on the economy associated with these species.
To conclude, I can say that the loss of biodiversity is an alarming issue that is mostly caused by humans and affects the ecosystem in which we live. We should put an end to that situation by creating natural reserves or zoos.
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