ENDANGERED SPECIES

We live in close proximity to a large and diverse range of wildlife – even in the cities – yet it is easy for us to forget just how important they are to the environment, to each other, and to ourselves. Unfortunately, our wildlife is in grave danger – facing rising global temperatures, depletion of food stocks, ongoing pollution of the air, soil and water, declining areas of natural habitat, and the continued hunting by man for game and food. While it may be easier to simply assume that someone else is looking after the problem of wildlife conservation, the truth of the matter is that everyone should be involved – it is only with large numbers of helpers and donations that our wildlife can continue to survive in the world we have damaged and polluted.

The first step in the fight against wildlife extinction is education. Many people do not realise how serious the problem of endangerment and extinction is, or how difficult conservation can be without the help of the surrounding community. Sadly people do not stop to think that wildlife is generally incapable of defending itself, leaving it reliant on humans to protect and conserve. If you love your local area, if you care about your environment and the wildlife you share it with, and if you want to feel that you’ve made a difference, get involved in the wildlife conservation movement. It doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference – a simple donation of your time or money could be exactly what is needed to turn the corner to having a healthy environment for our wildlife.