Why do we want to 'save' cute animals from extinction?

Question

Is loss of species not just part of evolution?

Why do we believe we can make a difference to a species by saving it, even when we have destroyed it's natural environment?

Answer 1

to me it is Nature as a whole that needs protecting
all of the animal kingdom ,not selected species.

Answer 2

I think it's something humanity is doing as a way or paying for it's "sins" to speak of. We all know that humanity has pretty much been the worst thing that has ever happened to this planet since the ice age and for that some take the stance that we should save anything we can, even if it is our fault that it is becoming extinct. Natural selection is something that has pretty much gone out the window, if not there wouldn't be so many stupid people walking around the streets with a complete lack of common sense that kept up alive in the past. Now we sue or incarcerate a corporation and people if our coffee is too hot, or our burger to salty instead of acting on a primitive response. If its hot don't drink it and sure as H*** don't stick it in your crotch, and if your food is to salty or tastes funny don't eat the whole thing and complain if it makes you sick, instead use a little common sense and throw it away or send it back. I worry about the world sometimes.

Answer 3

I'm all in favor of letting nature take its course, but we have to also realize how radically and dramatically we have changed the environment and that therefore in many cases it is us, not nature, that threatens a species with extinction. We need to take responsibility for our actions, and we especially need to take responsibility for the suffering we cause other living beings.

Answer 4

Because it's easier to get public support to save cute animals than important ones.