Endangered Species
Lesser Rabbit Bandicoot
Halie Kraft Hello, I would like to address issues with the Lesser Rabbit Bandicoot endangerment.
These small, longernosed species need to be protected more than they are, especially with the disadvantage of their size. Although very few animals prey on Bandicoots, the real enemies are humans. The citizens of the world should be making this a more friendly place, as in a place where all mammals, insects, etc. should be able to live in peace. Land clearing is causing too many animals to lose their habitats, as well as their small lives.
So many of these smaller animals are becoming extinct are because of land clearing, introduction to other predators such as dogs and cats, which are brought to these areas by humans. There are twelve estimated species of Bandicoot in Australia, and over half of them are extinct already. What is so wrong with using the land we already have? We’re intruding on these helpless homes.
We, and by we I mean humans, are the only real continuous threat to Bandicoots, and probably many more smaller mammals. Urban development is the biggest predator to these animals. This makes them extremely vulnerable to the cars and other transportation vehicles out in the street. It’s sad to say, isn’t it? We are killing off things that live in the same environment, and have just as important homes as we do. Although these animals are not as mentally developed as humans, they have lives as well.
I suppose one could retaliate with, “We’re the smarter species, we deserve more because we can do more!” But, we’re only here for a short time anyway, why kill off something that doesn’t get to live as well as you do? These mammals help grasslands survive in Australia.
About 99% of the grassland is full of destruction. The Bandicoot is now considered extinct in the wild of Aussie. Saving this animal could connect all walks of life, saving any animal could. It’s not just important to save one animal, it’s
Halie Kraft Hello, I would like to address issues with the Lesser Rabbit Bandicoot endangerment.
These small, longernosed species need to be protected more than they are, especially with the disadvantage of their size. Although very few animals prey on Bandicoots, the real enemies are humans. The citizens of the world should be making this a more friendly place, as in a place where all mammals, insects, etc. should be able to live in peace. Land clearing is causing too many animals to lose their habitats, as well as their small lives.
So many of these smaller animals are becoming extinct are because of land clearing, introduction to other predators such as dogs and cats, which are brought to these areas by humans. There are twelve estimated species of Bandicoot in Australia, and over half of them are extinct already. What is so wrong with using the land we already have? We’re intruding on these helpless homes.
We, and by we I mean humans, are the only real continuous threat to Bandicoots, and probably many more smaller mammals. Urban development is the biggest predator to these animals. This makes them extremely vulnerable to the cars and other transportation vehicles out in the street. It’s sad to say, isn’t it? We are killing off things that live in the same environment, and have just as important homes as we do. Although these animals are not as mentally developed as humans, they have lives as well.
I suppose one could retaliate with, “We’re the smarter species, we deserve more because we can do more!” But, we’re only here for a short time anyway, why kill off something that doesn’t get to live as well as you do? These mammals help grasslands survive in Australia.
About 99% of the grassland is full of destruction. The Bandicoot is now considered extinct in the wild of Aussie. Saving this animal could connect all walks of life, saving any animal could. It’s not just important to save one animal, it’s