Is it ethical to exterminate an invasive species (like rats) in order to preserve endangered plants & ani?

need to write an essay on this topic, any help would be appreciated!Is it ethical to exterminate an invasive species (like rats) in order to preserve endangered plants %26amp; ani?
Yes. Some things rank higher up the scale of importance.





For instance, we would not hesitate to slaughter thousands of birds who may or may not have the Avian virus in order to prevent humans from catching the disease.Is it ethical to exterminate an invasive species (like rats) in order to preserve endangered plants %26amp; ani?
If you have norwegian rats -- native to Norway and they are in US or Mexico or New Zealand I see no reason not to exterminate them as long as you don not kill nonnative things in the process.
i think it is ok as long as extermination would only occur when the threat towards the endangered plant/animal is very viable. if not, then we should leave the rats alone. =p

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