Good for biodiversity
The emergence of coronavirus too could be traced back to the upsetting of biodiversity

The department says that the rehabilitation of Haleji Lake, an important wildlife sanctuary, is once again attracting flocks of migratory birds. Around 97,000 birds visited the lake this year. The figure was 4,547 in 2019, and less than 9,000 in the previous three years. In 2016, a mere 1,630 birds visited the lake. Every year around 40% of Sindh’s wetlands are surveyed to gain insights into migratory patterns of birds and the number of different species of birds. The current trend shows a positive change that will help in correcting the imbalance in biodiversity. Indiscriminate hunting, cutting of trees and excessive use of pesticides are major causes affecting biodiversity. The emergence of coronavirus too could be traced back to the upsetting of biodiversity. What can account for the sighting of owls in daylight? Or seeking a cure for the coronavirus in river water?
Published in The Express Tribune, May 10th, 2020.
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