Module 05 Discussion – Endangered Species

In keeping with the environmental concerns this week, discuss your initial reaction to the following statement.

“Eventually, all species become extinct. Thus, it does not really matter that the passenger pigeon is extinct and that the whooping crane and the world’s remaining tiger species are endangered mostly because of human activities.” Do you agree or disagree with this? Why or why not? Do you feel the Endangered Species Act should be strengthened or weakened? Explain