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| Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, and the protection is a waste of resources.
 To what extent do you agree or disagree?
 The current global extinction crisis is one of the greatest challenges
 posed by the rapid expansion of human populations. The protection of endangered
 species, as far as I can see, should be a top priority for three main reasons:
 economic value, scientific value, and survival value.
 Wild animals provide many valuable substances, such as meat, skins and
 furs. The financial value of wild species is important to the economies of many
 nations. In many countries the recreational viewing of animals at zoos is also a
 source of revenue.
 The study of wildlife, on the other hand, provides valuable knowledge about
 various life processes. Such study has helped scientists understand how the
 human body functions and why people behave as they do. Scientists have also
 gained medical knowledge and discovered important medical products by studying
 wildlife. In addition, by observing the effect of environmental pollution on
 wild animals, scientists have learned how pollution affects human life.
 Furthermore, every species of wildlife plays a role in helping maintain the
 balanced, living systems of the Earth. These systems must continue to function
 if life is to survive. Thus, the loss of any species can threaten the survival
 of all life, including human beings.
 In conclusion, the protection of wild animals in the 21st century is by no
 means a waste of resources; on the contrary, its importance should ever be more
 stressed by international organizations, government agencies, industry and
 individuals for the valuable resources the wild animals provide us and for human
 survival. (250 words)
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