Looking at this graph, it’s clear that wildlife accounts for only a small share of mammals on Earth and continues to face daily threats. Yet, their existence is crucial for ours. Wildlife around the world helps maintain ecosystem balance. They are the caretakers of nature, and in doing so, they take care of us, too. Our natural environment provides essential services for our survival: producing oxygen, filtering water, storing carbon, absorbing pollution, and regulating climate. Without wildlife, nature declines, and we lose these benefits. Areas rich in biodiversity—where many different species live together—are vital for life on Earth. In this way, we are all connected. 

This petition was created to highlight the importance of wildlife, especially endangered and threatened species. Their vitality is our vitality, and vice versa. Prioritizing the protection of endangered and threatened species is a significant step toward achieving equality for all life forms and ensuring the stability of our planet. 

Please sign and share this petition. 

Below are three references if you would like to learn more about the importance of wildlife and biodiversity:

1. Farquhar, Brodie.  2025, March 10th.  “Wolf Reintroduction Changes Ecosystem in Yellowstone.”  www.yellowstonepark.com  https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem/

2. Schmitz, O.J., Sylvén, M., Atwood, T.B. et al. 2023. “Trophic rewilding can expand natural climate solutions.” Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 324–333. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01631-6

3. Wilson, Edward O. Half-Earth.  New York.  Liveright Publishing Corporation.  2016.

Graph courtesy of:

Hannah Ritchie (2022) - “Wild mammals make up only a few percent of the world’s mammal biomass”. www.OurWorldinData.org Retrieved from: 'https://ourworldindata.org/wild-mammals-birds-biomass'