Fringe-Toed Lizards
3/28/2019
The effects of human infrastructure on all types of species is something that has been a problem in many kinds of ecosystems. The Fringe-Toed Lizard is one of the many victims of habitat-crushing humanity.
The Fringe-Toed Lizard, also known as uma inornata, is a small reptile that was recently added on the endangered species list. Their homes are being destroyed as a result of human development and can soon become the latest addition to the long list of already extinct species.
A very common argument in terms of seemingly small species, such as the Fringe-Toed Lizard, is that them going extinct would not affect the world in a large portion. However, the outcome is larger than you think. Many predators hunt for lizards as food; such as snakes, birds, etc. Since these lizards are a large source of protein for such animals, not only would we be adding one, but possibly more species to the extinction list. This is all considering the animals would be at a loss for edible proteins that will generate energy for them.
Overall, losing the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed lizards would be devastating. Not only would this mean we caused yet another extinction, it would also mean we could be risking the lives of other species and causing a long chain of irreversible events that could be much more fatal to nature.
Source: https://www.fws.gov/saltonsea/Coachella/CV_endspecies.html
The Fringe-Toed Lizard, also known as uma inornata, is a small reptile that was recently added on the endangered species list. Their homes are being destroyed as a result of human development and can soon become the latest addition to the long list of already extinct species.
A very common argument in terms of seemingly small species, such as the Fringe-Toed Lizard, is that them going extinct would not affect the world in a large portion. However, the outcome is larger than you think. Many predators hunt for lizards as food; such as snakes, birds, etc. Since these lizards are a large source of protein for such animals, not only would we be adding one, but possibly more species to the extinction list. This is all considering the animals would be at a loss for edible proteins that will generate energy for them.
Overall, losing the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed lizards would be devastating. Not only would this mean we caused yet another extinction, it would also mean we could be risking the lives of other species and causing a long chain of irreversible events that could be much more fatal to nature.
Source: https://www.fws.gov/saltonsea/Coachella/CV_endspecies.html