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| - Wildlife is of paramount significance to welfare of humans. In modern era, the wild animals are the sources of income, food, fur, micro-organisms, and other products besides its role in maintaining ecological balance. Shrinking habitat, diseases and pest prevalence, and illegal hunting are the major threats due to which many wild species have become extinct and many are endangered. Scientific interventions are being used to not only harnessing the potential of wildlife, but conserving them through assisted reproduction, genomics, and public awareness. Key points: Wildlife is an essential component of natural ecosystem . Wild natural flora and fauna are declining rapidly. Biotechnological interventions should be used conserve and increase wild animals.
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