Why should we mourn the loss of a species?
We lost species all the time, it's a normal part of evolution.
Also, why is it sadder that humans lead to their extinction than when other species extinct each other?
We lost species all the time, it's a normal part of evolution.
Also, why is it sadder that humans lead to their extinction than when other species extinct each other?
Its "sadder" because its preventable. Humans are self aware and know that we are causing this. If we change our behavior it wont happen.
But let's be clear, right now, we are sh*tting where we eat. There will be consequences for us as a species if we carry on the way we're going. At best our civilization will be greatly reduced in advancement, quality of life, and many will die in the process. At worst we'll join all the other extinct species.
I'm saddened by the pain and death of individual organisms, but not the loss of a species that they make up.