What is wrong with us humans, that financial prosperity trumps the salvation of many of the species on this planet? In my opinion it all boils down to greed. The sad fact is, the habitat on which many of these species reside on or in, contain profitable resources that the money hungry corporations consume for financial gain. There is also the problem of poaching, climate change and the population explosion. This is not just happening on land but in our oceans. Over fishing is a huge problem and illegal harvesting of whales, has seen their population plummet. There are hundreds of species in the sea that  are on the brink of extinction just from over fishing.

What can be done? In the case of many species, it is too late but I would hate for us to just give up. I think the best way to stop the harvesting of land resources, is to follow the suggestions of web page I found while doing the little bit of research that I did.

Want Causes Extinction

https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/biodiversity/going-going-gone/what-causes-extinction

FYI: I have been a supporter of the Orangutans for many years. If you wish to help save these beautiful primates, then I suggest one these two great organizations: