There are some people in this world that ask, “Why should we care? Why should we do anything at all?” Well… for one thing species and their ecosystems provide essential goods and services that make human life possible and contribute enormously to our health and well being—breathable air, clean water, food, fibers, building materials, medicines, energy, fertile soil, climate regulation, transport, and recreational camp, and spiritual values. Also, think about the story Noah’s Ark. If God didn’t want these animals on Earth, he wouldn’t have made one female and one male of each species go on the