In the many and diverse ecosystems of Mexico and Latin Americathe wildlife face so many threats that, in effect, we are all witnessing, very closely, the sixth mass extinction of species.
Animals emblematic like the Jaguarthe scarlet macaw and the sea cow they are serious dangerreminding us of the fragility of our biodiversity. This imminent loss of species not only affects naturebut also to our cultural identity and ecological balance that sustains our lives.
The main Causes this crisis are the habitat destruction (the deforestation), he illegal trafficking of species and the urban sprawl. These factors, a consequence of the human ambitionthe lack of foresight and that silly feeling that the natural resources are endlessthey have many species on the verge of disappearing forever from the Earth.
Climate change, which we are all now witnessing, further aggravates this situation, accelerating the alteration of ecosystems in unpredictable and lethal ways for many forms of life.
As humanswe share a large part of the responsibility. Our insatiable demand of resources, land and exotic products or nothing necessary feeds a destruction cycle which puts countless species at risk. Every daily action, from excessive consumption to indifference to protection laws, is deepening the problem.
It is vital, literally a matter of life and death for many species, to promote environmental education that raises awareness among children and adults about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats through changes in our daily way of life: Reduce the use of plastics, support conservation initiatives, reduce the consumption of products of animal origin and obviously reject products derived from endangered species.
And I will continue to insist again and again that the State plays a crucial role in this fight. It must strengthen and enforce environmental protection laws, increase funding for conservation programs, and rigorously punish those who violate these regulations.
Furthermore, it is essential that reforestation projects are promoted, but well designed. We know that the programSowing Lives“, is a source of pride and continuous presumption of the current administration, but we also know that in many areas of the country the species of trees that are really necessary are not being planted, because in order not to vary and not lose the custom, a lot of research and planning are needed. and specialists in the application of the program.
An ambitious habitat restoration plan is also urgent, as is the creation of biological corridors designed with specialists that allow species to move and continue reproducing without obstacles.
Clear examples of species in danger of extinction due to the need to cover everything and due to human stupidity are the axolotl, whose population has been decimated by the urbanization of the Xochimilco canals, and the spider monkey, due to the destruction of tropical forests and also due to its excessive traffic on social networks.
These animals, and many others, need individuals and governments to stop acting irrationally, thinking that an expressway for more cars is better than conserving a wetland or believing that having a monkey as a pet is a good idea.
This Friday was held in the USA he “Endangered Species Day“, he Day of species at risk of extinction which they celebrate every third Friday in May since 1973 to generate awareness and call take actions from everyday to complete structural transformations for stop the disappearance of more species.
I ask that we reflect intimately and not get carried away by the sea of misinformation that spreads on the internet. Rescuing and protecting wildlife is not just anything, I have been dedicating myself to this for years and yes, we can all change habits and live in a much more conscious way, but definitely launching wars of hate and disqualification through social networks will not save anyone, on the contrary it can put at risk people and institutions that work daily not on computers or doing lives, but directly feeding, caring for, enriching, rehabilitating and rescuing thousands of specimens of wildlife.
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