Many animals are being hunted by humans.There are ways to support organizations and change your lifestyle to help keep animals safe.You can support programs that fight extinction by donating time or money, or you can help fight local extinction from home.You can help save the animals if there are enough people supporting the cause.
Step 1: Monetary donations can be given to help animals.
Donations can be made through the website of many non-profit organizations.Pick a non-profit organization, such as the World Wildlife Fund or Association of Zoos & Aquariums, before making a donation.They can use the funds to save animals if you give them your credit card information.You can either make a one-time donation or have a monthly recurring donation to support the foundation throughout the year.When you choose an animal to protect, the WWF will use some of the funds you donated to pay for them.You can choose not to receive a gift if you want all of your funds to go to conserve.
Step 2: zoos and aquariums support the preservation of the environment.
Zoos and aquariums are more than just places to see animals up close.Many of them work with the AZA to help breed and reestablish species that are in danger of extinction.Donate to them if you take a trip to the nearest accredited location.You can find a list of accredited zoos and aquariums here.
Step 3: Volunteer at local wildlife refuges.
National parks and wildlife refuges are places where animals are free to roam.Ask the nature preserve if they need help volunteering.They may need help maintaining the area.There is a list of wildlife refuges at thefws.gov.Cleaning trails, building maintenance, or greeting people at a visitor's center are some of the duties you may have.
Step 4: If you want to be hands-on, look for global volunteering.
If you want to travel the world and save animals, you need to find a volunteer organization that works with conservativism.You can find programs associated with the species you want to work with.If you want to help Indian elephants, the Surin Project helps protect them from abuse and neglect.It is possible to extend your stay in many volunteer programs.The cost to get involved with the programs may vary depending on where you want to go.
Step 5: It's a good idea to start a fundraiser.
If you want to raise money for an organization, choose one that you would like to support, and then plan a fun event, such as a bake sale, silent auction, or car wash.Ask your friends if they would like to volunteer or spread the word about your event.If you want to give to the organization, choose an achievable goal.It is important to be clear about the cause you are supporting so others know where the money is going.You can try to raise money on websites.
Step 6: It's a good idea to make your home a wildlife friendly place.
Keep trash cans sealed so animals can't get in and eat harmful objects.Wild animals aren't attracted to your yard or home if you have outside pet doors.If you have birdbaths, make sure to keep them clean and free of diseases.You can learn about animals that are in danger here.Birds don't fly into large windows if decals are put on them.
Step 7: The native plant life in your yard is important to the ecology.
Plants that grow in your yard are great habitats for animals and insects.If you keep the plants in your yard, you can provide shelter and food sources for wild animals.Local wildlife may be affected if you landscape with non-native plants.
Step 8: You should recycle as much as you can.
Garbage may take a long time to degrade.You should look for ways to reuse products instead of throwing them out.If you keep a recycle bin in your home, you can get rid of aluminum, paper, and cardboard.Compost with your food scraps and natural products to enrich the soil in your yard.
Step 9: Do not use disposable plastic when possible.
It takes years for plastic to degrade in nature.When shopping, use paper or reuse tote bags.Bring a reuseable straw instead of using a straw at the restaurant.You can help prevent ocean pollution by limiting your plastic use.You can reuse plastic products.If you want to use food containers for storage, rinse them out.
Step 10: Buy products that do not damage habitats.
Habitat loss is one of the main contributors to extinction.Don't get anything made from rainforest wood or animals that are in danger of extinction, such as ivory.Bamboo is a sustainable wood.