Although many people think that animals are being hunted to extinction, without animal control this could become overwhelming and cost a fortune. Many people kill animals for protection and clothing and these practices have been carried out for centuries. Many people think that hunting is inhumane and non-essential, but animals are killed for a reason, whether it's overpopulation in neighborhoods, protection of livestock, or money. Hunting animals helps control the population of some species, such as deer, in areas where they may pose a threat to humans. However, some argue that hunting is unnecessary and inhumane. Many people think that animals should be left alone and that killing them has a negative role in our ecosystem. “For millennia, animals have managed themselves without human interference” (O'Conner). Despite numerous arguments made, animals have been hunted for centuries and still manage to manage their species well. Additionally, some animals are considered predators of humans and livestock. “Now wolves have returned with about 6,000 specimens in the contiguous United States” “The presence of wolves increases costs even when they do not kill livestock, making them nervous” (Elperin). Animal management is an important role in both cities and farms. Many people think that killing animals is wrong, but without well-managed hunting there would be an overpopulation of some wild animals and livestock prices would skyrocket. Population control is a good thing; without this there could be more fatal accidents on the road. Many fatal or serious road accidents occur due to animals. “Deer, however, kill more than 250 people a year – including drivers and passengers – and hospitalize another 30 thousand” (Sterba). Driving anywhere, day or night, especially... middle of paper... put them on to help control the population of certain species, to protect livestock, or to save money. Despite what many believe, with proper control, animals will not be driven extinct by hunting. Without some sort of wildlife management, our wildlife populations could become out of control. Works Cited Barkham, Patrick. "Lions bred for slaughter." The Guardian. 03 June 2013: page. 10. Researcher of SIRS issues. Network. 15 November 2013.Eilperin, Giulietta. “Once nearly extinct, wolves are now fair game.” Washington Post. 17 September 2012: page. A.1. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. November 15, 2013.O'Connor, Jennifer. “National Wildlife Refuges Under Fire.” People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 21 October 2013: np SIRS Issues Researcher. Network. November 15, 2013. Sterba, Jim. "America gone mad." Wall Street Journal Online. 03 November 2012: np SIRS Issues Researcher. Network. November 15. 2013.