Protection of animals. The role of reserves and detention in captivity

Individual groups of animals disappeared from the face of the earth gradually. The extinction of some species was associated with hunting and excessive prey of these individuals, which adversely affected their numbers. Therefore, many representatives of the world's fauna have been listed in the Red Book, and animal protection is essential for their conservation.

Causes of extinction

Hunting is not the only reason for the disappearance of animals. Often amphibians and reptiles die as a result of drought, frosty winters, floods, drying up of reservoirs, and also accidents. Global warming, the destruction of more than half of tropical forests in Africa, has led to the disappearance of thousands of species of flora and fauna. Therefore, the protection of animals is carried out in special areas of national parks, game reserves and reserves. This allows you to save many species that are on the verge of extinction.

Reserves

Save rare and endangered species of animals and plants called reserves. Criteria were developed for national parks. On the territory where animals and plants are protected, it is prohibited to use natural resources, to carry out mineral exploration, construction, timber harvesting. There is a ban on any agricultural and industrial activities. One of the largest national parks is the Yellowstone Reserve in the USA.

Problems of biodiversity conservation

To preserve biological diversity, a system of measures was developed and fixed by law, such as the legal protection of wildlife. In addition, special state programs for the protection, accounting, cadastre and monitoring of animals have been introduced. Humanity has already come to the conclusion that preserving the flora is not a narrow task for special bodies and organizations. All people on the Earth must take part in this, because there is no other way .

Snow leopard (snow leopard)

This is a large mammal that has been little studied. Almost a mythical animal lives on the hard-to-reach slopes of the mountains of Central Asia. The snow leopard has short strong paws and a tail, and the spotted color of a predator allows it to hunt. Unfortunately, the snow leopard population is negligible. It is listed in the Red Book. That is why the protection of animals is so important. Irbis lead a solitary life, and females tend to their young for a long period of time.

American ferret

The black-footed ferret is listed in the Red Book as a vanishing sight. The animal has black paws and a "mask" on its face. With short legs the animal manages to dig well the earth. An animal has an excellent sense of smell, sight and hearing. American ferrets today are on the verge of extinction. Protection of the animal world, as well as the work of specialists in the field of conservation of black-footed ferrets, yields positive results. Scientists have already settled several different sexes in the nursery.

Breeding in captivity

There is a world experience in breeding rare animals in captivity. This method of preserving the gene pool, although it is sad to realize, fully justified itself. For example, only 300 individuals of the Madagascar tortoise survived, and a third of them live in captivity.