Several species on Earth are on the endangered species list and receive special protection to ensure that the species survives. Sometimes the protection of these species is not enough to guarantee their survival. Many factors, including human activity and the species' failure to adapt to change, have caused the population of the majestic tiger to decline. Despite laws such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973, countries around the world have failed to help this endangered species. The editorial “Tigers are tanking”, published by Globe & Mail, explains that tigers will become extinct in just 12 years (Tigers are tanking). This was reported 3 years ago, leaving the countdown at 9 years. We can reverse the damage that has been done and it is not too late. Lynn R. Goldman, author of the article "Endangered Species Act", explains the details and importance of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The article suggests that human activity is the main cause of species extinction. Humankind brings with it habitat loss, pollution and overexploitation. What people don't realize is that species biodiversity provides many health benefits. Whether it is a substance used in the pharmaceutical sector or an improvement in the quality of the environment, a species has its effects on mankind. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 states that any species deemed endangered by the Department of the Interior (DOI) will be protected in several ways that are most beneficial to the species. The DOI can claim an area as “critical habitat,” which protects all features essential to the survival and prosperity of a specific species. Problems arise when land that may be considered critical habitat is privately owned, which can conflict with property rights (Goldma...... middle of paper ......verType=&query= &prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&mode= view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010209299&user GroupName=mlin_c_beckcol&jsid=4ee589dd5f01b0 3a946834634e297554>Ray, Justina C. "Chapter 9: The king of beasts? Evidence for guild redundancy among large carnivorous mammals. "Large carnivores and biodiversity conservation. Washington: Island, 2005. Print page." Tigers are sinking , Canada] 23 October 2010: F8. Global Issues in Web Context. 9 Oct. 2013.