After reading all these numbers and statistics, I’m sure that, like I was, you feel inundated with conflicting ideas. You are probably wondering, is all this money and effort worth it to save the California Tiger Salamander? The answer is: yes. In a society where money and consumerism have become such core values, it is sometimes difficult to remember what truly matters. Everyone and every living thing matter. We can start following these beliefs by giving the California Tiger Salamander an opportunity to thrive. Sacrificing California’s unique wildlife for personal economic gain is a bad bargain. Remember that economic cycles will rise and fall, but extinction is forever.