If development measures are improper, it would not only cause economic loss, but also possibly endanger human security.

如果措施不当，不但会造成经济损失，而且可能会威胁到人类安全。

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Instead, WWF believes that such a move would only further endanger the lives of rhino - and possibly drive them to extinction.

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