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The gloom-and-doom reports concerning the fate of wildlife around the world can make the situation seem rather hopeless at times, but there is much that can be achieved when we all work together.<\/p>\n

In honour of World Wildlife Day (which should be every single day, as far as we\u2019re concerned!), we think it\u2019s high time we take a look at some of the minor actions you can take that will make a major impact on protecting and conserving wildlife.<\/p>\n

1. Make<\/strong> your home wildlife-friendly by simply securing rubbish in bins with locking lids, feeding your pets indoors, and locking pet doors at night to avoid attracting wild creatures into your home.<\/p>\n

2. Clean<\/strong> up the space around you, because litter is not only an eyesore, but it\u2019s also a detriment to the wellbeing of wildlife. Litter can pose choking hazards and cause ecosystem pollution, while plastics and chemicals from our waste can be dangerous to wildlife in various ways.<\/p>\n

3. Plant<\/strong> native plants in your garden or on any land you own to provide food and shelter for native wildlife, and to help preserve their natural habitats. Native plants can also attract native insects like bees and butterflies that help pollinate your plants.<\/p>\n

4. Avoid<\/strong> using herbicides and pesticides when planting. Although these chemicals are effective in protecting your plants from pests, they are also capable of doing huge amounts of damage to the ecosystem. Not to mention that these hazardous pollutants take a long time to degrade, and they build up in the soils and can be distributed throughout the food chain.<\/p>\n

5. Add<\/strong> decorations to your glass windows to prevent birds from accidentally crashing into them \u2013 it can be difficult for birds to spot windows when flying at high speed.<\/p>\n

6. Switch<\/strong> off your lights at night. This can help promote better sleeping patterns for animals, which in turn helps them to sustain the natural order of things.<\/p>\n

7. Slow down<\/strong> when driving in order to avoid collisions with any creatures that happen to haphazardly cross the road. Be sure to keep a wary eye out for creatures whose habitats have been divided by roads, especially in developed areas.<\/p>\n

8. Travel<\/strong> more \u2018economically\u2019 by slowing down and braking less, as this could minimise the amount of exhaust fumes your car pumps out.<\/p>\n

9. Recycle<\/strong> to minimise your use of non-renewable resources and make the most out of available materials. This is not only easy on the environment but also helps the economy too, so there\u2019s really no reason why we shouldn\u2019t recycle more.<\/p>\n

10. Buy<\/strong> sustainable products, including agricultural produces that don\u2019t harm the environment, and furniture made from sustainably sourced and manufactured timber rather than wood from rainforests.<\/p>\n

11. Minimise<\/strong> your use of palm oil, because rainforests where tigers, orangutans, and many other native species live are being deforested to make way for palm plantations.<\/p>\n

12. Protect<\/strong> wildlife habitats so that the animals have places to find food, seek shelter, and raise their young \u2013 because the widespread destruction of natural habitats is perhaps the greatest threat that many species are facing these days.<\/p>\n

13. Visit<\/strong> zoos, aquariums, national parks, and wildlife refuges that many wild animals call home.<\/p>\n

14. Learn<\/strong> about endangered species in your area. Teach the people around you \u2013 whether it\u2019s your mum, your child, your colleague, your neighbour, or your hairdresser \u2013 about the wonderful wildlife, birds, fish, and plants that live near you and why they need protection.<\/p>\n

15. Donate<\/strong> when you visit zoos and nature reserves; pay the recommended entry fee, but note that your donations will go a long way in helping to maintain these conservation areas.<\/p>\n

16. Support<\/strong> bans on cruel sport and activities that impose unnecessary stress on animals, some of which can be lethal.<\/p>\n

17. Share<\/strong> your passion for wildlife conservation with your family. Tell your friends how they can help. Ask everyone you know to pledge to do what they can to stop wildlife-trafficking.<\/p>\n

18. Spread<\/strong> awareness of environmental issues by making use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Voice your opinions, tell your friends and followers why nature matters, and help to rally others to the cause of saving the environment.<\/p>\n

On that note, don\u2019t forget to follow us on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> to keep up with our conservation activities and the latest news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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