Endangered But Still Eaten By Man

There’s never a shortage of food when it comes to human consumption. In reality, humans can eat anything they want no matter how gross or weird a particular food may be. As they say, it’s only in one’s mind. In the animal kingdom, eating is associated with survival of the fittest especially amongst the carnivore groups. It’s because most of these animals don’t have to be conscious eaters unlike humans who must think before he eats. This must also be the reason why we don’t condemn predator animals when they happen to kill or eat an endangered species. On the other hand, humans are born with both mind and conscience, although some of us choose to ignore it.

Given this power of choice, we should be wise enough to know the consequences of our actions. According to studies conducted by environmental groups, the top three reasons why people choose to eat endangered animals instead of those readily available for them are: tradition, poverty and plain arrogance. Although local authorities are now moving to restrict these unlawful activities, endangered animals are still being consumed at an alarming rate causing them to go further to near-extinction.

Here are some endangered animals that are unnecessarily slaughtered for food:
·    Bluefin Tuna
·    African Elephants
·    Sea Turtles
·    Sharks
·    Eels

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One Response to “Endangered But Still Eaten By Man”

1. Climatarians | J. Hoogstrate says:

   November 18, 2009 at 10:16 am

   It is unfortunate that man who has a mind many times acts mindless and does really stupid things. We can perhaps tolerate the consumption of endangered species if it is a case of poverty or ignorance. But there are well educated people who consume them because they are a delicacy in certain areas. At Climatarians, our global sustainability directory, we highlight many of these issues.