Dwindling wildlife

There is a need to understand the scale of human impact on the vanishing population of wild species and develop a robust mechanism to address this issue

According to a report published in this newspaper on Wednesday a panther which was held from Madhumoti Town in Baliapur area in Savar died at Bangladesh National Zoo in the capital. The human-animal conflict is genuine in the region as we live very close to their population but this doesn't justify the killings. Moreover, panther leopards are known to be generalist feeders and they can survive on rats or dogs. So they end up coming closer to human habitation. But the rural and urban populations staying nearby should make sure that no one kills them, at least deliberately. This latest incident is symptomatic of the apathy shown to wildlife or animals in general in this country. Added to the mindset habitat loss, environmental degradation, illegal trade and climate change are among the most alarming challenges faced by wildlife in Bangladesh. Also the decline observed in species populations is inextricably linked to the state of ecosystems that sustain them and destruction of these ecosystems represents a risk not just to plants and wildlife, but also to humans.

Human activities and the accompanying use of non-renewable natural resources have grown so dramatically that since the mid-20th century, environmental conditions that fostered our development and growth are beginning to deteriorate. There is a need to understand the scale of human impact on the vanishing population of wild species and develop a robust mechanism to address this issue. In the previous decades migratory birds were abundant during the winter season but recently their population has declined significantly, primarily because of illegal poaching.

One of the biggest challenges that the government, environmentalists and private organisations are facing is to put a full stop on the killing and trading of animals. The disturbing fact is that the scientists have predicted if the concrete conservation methods are not undertaken, then the next generation would be only able to see the animals in their textbooks or movies.

Pollution is not only ruining air quality, but affecting wildlife as well. There must be concerted efforts to revive wildlife habitat and animals must be protected. Human beings are paying a massive price for global warming and now with the looming danger of wildlife being wiped out, the consequences will be dire. The government must pass legislation to protect our environment. There must be increased awareness in societies around the world against killing of animals. We must stop this disaster.

Dwindling wildlife

There is a need to understand the scale of human impact on the vanishing population of wild species and develop a robust mechanism to address this issue

According to a report published in this newspaper on Wednesday a panther which was held from Madhumoti Town in Baliapur area in Savar died at Bangladesh National Zoo in the capital. The human-animal conflict is genuine in the region as we live very close to their population but this doesnt justify the killings. Moreover, panther leopards are known to be generalist feeders and they can survive on rats or dogs. So they end up coming closer to human habitation. But the rural and urban populations staying nearby should make sure that no one kills them, at least deliberately. This latest incident is symptomatic of the apathy shown to wildlife or animals in general in this country. Added to the mindset habitat loss, environmental degradation, illegal trade and climate change are among the most alarming challenges faced by wildlife in Bangladesh. Also the decline observed in species populations is inextricably linked to the state of ecosystems that sustain them and destruction of these ecosystems represents a risk not just to plants and wildlife, but also to humans. Human activities and the accompanying use of non-renewable natural resources have grown so dramatically that since the mid-20th century, environmental conditions that fostered our development and growth are beginning to deteriorate. There is a need to understand the scale of human impact on the vanishing population of wild species and develop a robust mechanism to address this issue. In the previous decades migratory birds were abundant during the winter season but recently their population has declined significantly, primarily because of illegal poaching. One of the biggest challenges that the government, environmentalists and private organisations are facing is to put a full stop on the killing and trading of animals. The disturbing fact is that the scientists have predicted if the concrete conservation methods are not undertaken, then the next generation would be only able to see the animals in their textbooks or movies. Pollution is not only ruining air quality, but affecting wildlife as well. There must be concerted efforts to revive wildlife habitat and animals must be protected. Human beings are paying a massive price for global warming and now with the looming danger of wildlife being wiped out, the consequences will be dire. The government must pass legislation to protect our environment. There must be increased awareness in societies around the world against killing of animals. We must stop this disaster.