Why is it necessary to conserve our wildlife resources?

Wildlife is the part and parcel of the ecosystem. They play a major role in maintaining the ecological balance. Some animals also help in cleaning the environment.

It is necessary to conserve our wildlife resources as-

1. Wildlife serves as gene pool for pest-resistant strains — Scientists look for resistant strains in wild plants because wild plants have evolved features resistant to disease.

2. Wildlife enriches food production — Bees, bats, birds and other animals help plants to become productive by serving as agents of pollination.

3. Wildlife is a source of medicine — More than 40,000 species of plants, animals, fungi and microscopic animals are used in some way to benefit humans. More than a third of pharmaceuticals originate from wild plants.

4. Wildlife has bequest value — The goal of wildlife conservation is to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and also to recognize the importance of wildlife and wilderness for humans and other species alike.