Extinction of thousands of species annually

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Question: Experts estimate that human activities have caused the extinction of thousands of species annually; whereas, the natural rate of extinction is thought to be a few species per year. You have been asked to testify at a hearing in favor of providing additional funding to protect endangered species. What arguments would you provide to support the need for the additional expenditure and why?
Question: In light of a technological support system, including food production, reproductive assistance, medical advances, etc.... To what degree is the human species regulated by natural selection? Explain your response.

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