Furthermore, the loss of these species can have significant cascading effects, leading to the decline of other species and the degradation of entire ecosystems.
Many of these species also have cultural and economic significance, with tourism and ecotourism contributing to local economies in many regions. Furthermore, the loss of these species can have significant cascading effects, leading to the decline of other species and the degradation of entire ecosystems. Protecting these species is, therefore, not only essential for their own survival but also for the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning as a whole.