Protect Our Animals

 According to the national wildlife federation, helping these animals is imperative because it saves our native fish, plants, and other wildlife from going extinct. Once gone, they're gone forever, and there's no going back. Losing even a single species can have profound impacts on the rest of the ecosystem, because the effects will be felt throughout the food chain. From providing cures to deadly diseases to maintaining natural ecosystems and improving overall quality of life, the benefits of preserving threatened and endangered species are invaluable.

    According to the World Animals Foundation, a way you can help out is by maintaining a healthy backyard. Populate your yard with native plants and ask the extension agent of your local community to help you fight off any invasive plant species. Replace toxic pesticides and herbicides with safer options. Sterilize bird feeders and baths often to stop diseases from spreading. According to the Endangered Species Coalition, slowing down when you are driving helps. One of the biggest obstacles to wildlife living in developed areas is roads. Roads divide habitat and present a constant hazard to any animal attempting to cross from one side to the other. So when you’re out and about, slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife.  According to Stand For Trees, not buying plastic products can help. Plastic is a menace to countless marine species like whales, turtles, dolphins, and fish. So if you can, avoid single-use plastics, and recycle what you do use.

    You can support an organization that fights to save endangered species. If you care a lot about saving a particular endangered habitat or species, seek out an organization who is on a mission that accommodates your concerns.  Advocate For Conservation .Start studying about how you can assist in pressuring government officials on issue policies and decisions regarding endangered species. Lastly, vote. Become a member of the League of Conservation Voters, a national nonprofit that works toward turning environmental values into the nation’s priorities by promoting the adoption of fair environmental policies and electing candidates with eco-friendly views who will take ownership of, and implement, these policies.