Extinction of many of our amazing animals is now almost inevitable. An example of this is the incredible and unusual Dodo. A large, flightless bird that lived on the Island of Mauritius it knew no predators until the arrival of mankind. Its tame nature meant it was easily hunted for food. Dogs and cats that had been introduced by people killed its offspring and so by 1681 it had become extinct. Now it has become myth in our stories, and many more of our animals could join them.
Not only are we losing some of our treasured species but our natural resources are also under threat. The trees of the forests absorb moisture which is continuously released as a flow throughout dry seasons. This provides fresh, clean water for farms and agriculture further down stream.
Without our natural resources we will suffer, no materials to build our homes, no plants to feed us, no fresh water to quench our thirst, we are slowly ruining our own planet.
What can we do?
Conservation, the process of preserving and carefully managing our environment and natural resources, is key to preventing further devastation. We can help redress the balance between man and nature so that once again we can enjoy the world as it is meant to be. We can help to preserve the beauty of our world for our future generations to enjoy.
Here's how you can get involved...
Donate
Donations are what keep charities running, and without them much of our wildlife would suffer. From the work of the RSPCA giving dogs and cats a second chance in life, to Wildlife Aid rescuing a badger in need and even the WWF helping to protect crucial rainforest habitat. Our wildlife needs them to survive and they need us to support them. Why not put your wildlife charity in you will? You will leave a lasting memory!Help | Support | Legacy
Challenge
Get fundraising! Raise money for your wildlife charity and have fun doing it! Push the boundaries, race a marathon, jump from a plane, wash a car, or even climb a mountain. Its up to you to stand out from the crowd and raise a wad of cash that can make a difference!Run | Fly | Climb
Educate
They key to the future is to teach those around us. We can learn from our mistakes and prevent them from happening again. You can take an active role in educating the next generation so they can continue to preserve and protect our precious wildlife. We can correct the damage we have done to our environment by ensuring that we are aware for the future.Teach | Learn | Develop
Volunteer
Do you have spare time? Well why not use it wisely? Just a few hours a day at your local wildlife charity can really help out, whether its acting as a receptionist, walking the dogs, or feeding an orphaned animal your support is greatly appreciated. Why not go one step further and travel abroad? You will get to work with some of the worlds most incredible animals and have a blast doing it!Rescue | Care | Travel
Campaign
Make a stand for those things that matter to you. Get out there and shout about it! Create flyers, start petitions and create events so you can spread the word. Run a campaign dedicated to your cause. The further the word spreads the more your cause is noticed! Make sure you vote for a party that supports animal rights too!Petition | Events | Vote
Change
We have caused the damage to our environment so we can reverse it. Now is the time to go green. Make a pledge to change your ways and you can help our wildlife. Recycle your paper and help save a rainforest. Use energy efficient bulbs and help save polar bear habitat. Go vegetarian and stop animals suffering. You can help!Energy | Recycle | Eat
