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    Endangered Species Should be Given Similar Rights as Humans

    By Ralph Andrei P. Puton & Princess Suposo

    Are endangered species should be given similar right as humans? Mahatma


    Gandhi once said, “ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by
    the way humans are currently treating endangered animals, for example, hunting the
    Philippine Eagle, whose population has dropped significantly over the years. The
    ”nation” from the quote represents the humans, and the “ animals are represented by
    the endangered species who are treated badly by humans, resulting in the collapse of a
    nation or extinction. Endangered species should be given similar right as humans it will
    benefit them in order from them to repopulate in their environment for a second a time.

    First, animals can feel pain when injured or killed. According to Allen (2004),
    Nociception, the capacity to sense noxious stimuli, is one of the most primitive sensory
    capacities. Neurons are functionally specialized for nociception and have been
    described in invertebrates such as the leech Hirudo medicinals and the marine snail
    Aplysia californica. This shows that animals can detect pain stimuli in their body.
    Therefore, animals can feel pain, especially endangered species, and animals will have
    their chance to repopulate if humans stop hunting animals.

    Second, animal habitats serve as their home or shelter. Humans have the right to
    own property according to Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the
    United Nations. However, the animals will continue losing their natural habitat and
    decrease their population because of human activities such as illegal logging. Animals
    need shelter not only for protection, but they can reproduce safely from harm. In
    conclusion, animals can repopulate themselves if animals also have the right to own
    property and humans don’t disturb their habitats.

    Lastly, animals should have the right to be born and live. According to Article 1 of
    the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations, Humans have the
    right to be born and live. But, animals don’t have that right as of now. According to
    Animal Studies Group (2016), With killing representing the ultimate expression of
    human power over animals, the essays reveal the complexity of the phenomenon by
    exploring the extraordinary diversity in killing practices and the wide variety of meanings
    attached to them. This means that humans will continue to hunt and kill animals, and it
    causes a decrease in the animal population. Hence, animals need the right to live in
    order to strive and decrease the number of species being declared as endangered.

    It's true that by protecting the animals, we could endanger the human species by
    cutting off the food chain of humans and starving ourselves. Humans would struggle to
    because of the shortage of food. “ Wildlife can threaten people’s safety and livelihoods,
    which can lead to conflicts between groups of people over how to resolve the situation;
    experts call human-wildlife conflict. Healthy ecosystems and the essential services they
    provide to people rely on wildlife. Effectively managing human- wildlife conflicts is
    crucial for achieving the UN Vision for Biodiversity 2050, which envisions a world where
    “ Humanity lives in harmony with nature and where wildlife and other living species are
    protected.

    In conclusion, endangered species should be given similar right as human


    because it will benefit it will benefit them in order from them to repopulate in their
    environment for a second time. Animals can feel pain through nociception and humans
    also destroys the environment from human activities. Animals deserve the right to own a
    property and to live in our world. The Earth's future depends on humans, and nature,
    and actions need to be taken. Humans should stop killing animals especially
    endangered species.

    Submitted to: Ma’am Divine F. Sanz

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