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Extermination of wild animal natural prey

Nature

Human activities may directly or indirectly result in the elimination or extermination of the natural prey of a carnivorous wild animal, thus depriving it of its normal diet.

Background

A predator-prey system exists as an assemblage of predators and prey species; their ecological interactions and conditions permit their long-term coexistence.

Claim

The extermination of wild animal natural prey is a critical issue that threatens biodiversity and disrupts ecosystems. By decimating prey populations, we jeopardize the survival of predators, leading to imbalanced food chains and ecological collapse. This reckless practice not only endangers species but also undermines the health of our environment. We must urgently address this problem to preserve wildlife, maintain ecological integrity, and ensure a sustainable future for all living beings on our planet.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

The notion that the extermination of wild animal natural prey is a significant problem is exaggerated. Nature is resilient, and ecosystems adapt over time. Predators will find alternative food sources, and populations will balance themselves. Focusing on this issue diverts attention from more pressing environmental concerns, such as habitat destruction and climate change. Instead of worrying about prey extermination, we should prioritize sustainable practices that protect entire ecosystems and promote biodiversity.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Killing of animals
Unpresentable

Aggravates

Aggravated by

River pollution
Presentable

Related

Strategy

Value

Unnaturalness
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Extermination
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Web link

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Birds, mammals » Carnivores
  • Geography » Nature
  • Geography » Wild
  • Societal problems » Destruction
  • Zoology » Animals
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D3155
    DOCID
    11431550
    D7NID
    137292
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020