Comparison and Contrast: Species Endangerment

Species endangerment has been, and still is, a growing concern in our rapidly developing nation. As skyscrapers rise, forests and other precious habitats disappear. Appreciation begins with knowledge and it is past due that we begin to appreciate what was here before us. In David S. Wilcove's book The Condor's Shadow, he delves deeper into the roots, concerns and consequences of human interaction with natural habitats and their inhabitants. <Tab/>Although, …

…unnatural disturbances. Although there are many species that are currently endangered, there are ways we can aid their survival in the world. For instance, the po'ouli--there are two females and one male left in Hawaii, which opens up the possibility of saving the species if they are brought together to mate. Knowledge, patience, and the ability to look past self-interest are the only ways humans and other species can co-exist. <Tab/>