On this planet the rate of extinction for many species runs at 2 per year, but the extinction of some species is obviously more important to us than others. Needless to say, we should be concerned about all of them, as their loss may affect us in ways that we cannot conceive.
The reason for this thread, is that there is one particular species that will, experts believe, be extinct by 2100 (source: National Geographic). Are we setting up a breeding program? Yeah, like heck! Are we setting aside a protected area for them to be safe in? When Hell freezes over!
Why? Because no-one really cares. The species is already much maligned and is the brunt of many jokes. The species in question? Redheads. Yes, redheads may be extinct within the century. Apparently 2% of the world's population are thought to be natural redheads, except Scotland, where 2 out of 5 people carry the gene and they make up 13% of the population.
So, next time you see a redhead, make the most of it as you never know when you may see your last.
The reason for this thread, is that there is one particular species that will, experts believe, be extinct by 2100 (source: National Geographic). Are we setting up a breeding program? Yeah, like heck! Are we setting aside a protected area for them to be safe in? When Hell freezes over!
Why? Because no-one really cares. The species is already much maligned and is the brunt of many jokes. The species in question? Redheads. Yes, redheads may be extinct within the century. Apparently 2% of the world's population are thought to be natural redheads, except Scotland, where 2 out of 5 people carry the gene and they make up 13% of the population.
So, next time you see a redhead, make the most of it as you never know when you may see your last.
