Wildlife is a natural resource, vital to our ecological balance and beneficial from economic, recreational and aesthetic points of view. Wild animals, birds, fish, reptiles, and plants form a rich diversity of life that sustains healthy ecosystems and provides food for human beings.
A wide range of wildlife can be found all over the world in all types of habitats. Whether living in the desert, plains, grasslands, forests, or even in our most developed cities, wildlife is part of our natural heritage.
There are a number of ways to protect wildlife and their habitats. We can support laws that help to keep a balance between nature and human activities, we can report illegal hunting and fishing, we can stop the sale of products made from animals like ivory or animal-derived ingredients, and we can help to raise awareness about these issues by voting with our dollars.
We can also help to protect wildlife by taking steps to preserve the habitats of species that are critically endangered or threatened. In many places, the habitats of these species are being destroyed because of land-use decisions or they are being encroached upon by humans. These actions need to be stopped.
One of the most important things we can do to save wildlife is to educate people at all levels about the importance of these creatures and their need for preservation. We should start by encouraging kids to participate in environmental programs and by establishing nature clubs in schools. We should also make sure that we are using forest resources in a sustainable way so that environmental protection and development go hand in hand.
As the population of humans continues to grow, wildlife is being increasingly threatened. Many animals are becoming extinct, while others are close to the danger zone. The main reasons behind this are pollution, climate change, a loss of their habitat, and over-exploitation of their natural resources. The government should come up with new ways to encourage the development of the economy while protecting our environment and its wildlife.
The government should establish game sanctuaries for specific wildlife or for general world life and take necessary measures to conserve them. It should impose strict restrictions on export and import of wildlife products and strictly punish those who indulge in this act.
The first step in protecting wildlife is to learn how to identify wildlife tracks and scat so that you know what is coming onto your property. You can also use this knowledge to help deter predators from entering your livestock herd or garden. In addition, you can take steps to repair entry points that predators may be using, such as repairing gaps in your fences and removing brush piles near the pasture. It is also important to slow down when you are driving in areas where there are a lot of wildlife. This will help to reduce the amount of harm caused by cars to animals that are trying to cross the road.