Wildlife conservation is not just a mere theory that we keep on hearing in discussions. We must demonstrate all its principles with the knowledge of its impact to our planet.

— Derek Dodds, Wave Tribe Founder

Now that we’ve come to know the threats that decrease wildlife’s survival capability, you might want to rethink certain activities that contribute to animals’ risk and other species extinction. We can change our ways little by little, and when we do it together, it still can make a difference. Here are a few ways you can do to protect our planet’s wildlife.

Learn about endangered species and speak up.

It’s a good thing that we all had Science as our subject in school, and endangered species had been tackled and learned. But we shouldn’t have ended there. We need to willingly dive deeper to update ourselves on the condition of our planet’s wildlife and take action in protecting them. Once we’ve done that, we should say a lot more about them to our friends and family, so they will be aware of what’s happening.

Strengthen your passion and be a voice for endangered species. They could not speak and tell us that enough is enough. But you know that they have a heart beating and their lives are nothing less than ours. Your voice matters and can make an impact in preventing these plants and animals from extinction. Be a part of campaigns and organizations, organize nonviolent protests, or voice out on platforms where you can reach the public.

Conserve and protect their habitat.

Wild animals are dependent on their habitat. It’s the place where they live, where they isolate themselves from predators to protect themselves, where they reproduce, and where they eat for survival. Their habitat is their life. Without it, surviving for a long time is almost impossible.

Do you also remember the bushfires that ignited in Australia and the rainforest fires in the Amazon region? These occurrences lasted for days. It had been hell for the animals that lost their habitat. Billions of animals were wiped out, and many went extinct. When the large waves of fire ceased, the ones that survived emerged in a pitiful condition that would break your heart; wild animals lost their fur; their skin was burnt; koalas were thirsty and looking for food. When they have no means to support themselves, it’s easier to go into extinction.

There’s also an amazing company called Wild Habitat, which features brands intending to fight for animal rights and protect the wild habitats, and Wave Tribe is one of the luckiest chosen brands to be part of their mission. Listen to the podcast interview with the founders to learn more about Wild Habitat and its mission. Be curious and include yourself in performing its objectives that help the planet’s wildlife.

Plant trees.

Cutting down trees is another environmental problem that I believe all humans can address, even children. The research says 15.3 billion trees are chopped down every year. It also estimates that 46% of the world's trees have been cleared over the past 12,000 years. That is a massive amount of habitat and lives that have been lost. Trees are called the lungs of the Earth because they absorb pollutants through their leaves, and we’re cutting them down.

Do yourself, the future generation, and the wildlife a favor by starting to plant trees. Act nobly by allowing yourself to have time for building a new habitat as a replacement for one of those that were cut down. Planting trees is essential for wildlife conservation. So, try to encourage more people and children to plant as many trees as possible. Make them understand that they can give every animal a chance to live comfortably and survive through planting trees.

Education and Learning

One essential learning experience for children is studying wildlife. Allowing children to watch animals helps their growth and develop their imagination. No wonder that one of the destinations during a school field trip is a zoo. Taking children to the zoo is a part of the educational system to make them understand that humans are not the only species who are living and need sources of food and habitat. In this way, they can grow up being familiar with wildlife and animals.

So, what is the goal of wildlife conservation? As mentioned earlier, it is to prevent and stop the threats that are happening and ensure that wildlife remains for years to come. We are set here not only to survive but also to connect with the environment and our wildlife. Humans, the wild animals in the forests, and those swimming in the oceans are interconnected, and we need each other for survival. Wildlife conservation is therefore not only beneficial to the animals but also to humans.

Here at Wave Tribe, we want to voice every vulnerable species that need our utmost help and promote usage reduction of plastics that litter our oceans. That is why we have our Heal the Oceans campaign. We highly suggest using our eco-friendly surfing products to minimize the harm being brought to marine animals for the surfers who care for the wildlife and environment. Start today in protecting and conserving our planet’s wildlife in your own ways.

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