It can be easy to go through life without giving many subjects much thought. It is sometimes more convenient for people to go about their day simply thinking about themselves. But for those who are looking to become a little more conscious with their thinking and knowledge, there is plenty of important information out there that can be absorbed.
For instance, many people feel passionately when it comes to taking care of the environment and so will educate themselves as much as possible in regards to this topic. Others may throw themselves into the world of marine conservation and will strive to do their part when it comes to safeguarding the ocean. For many, they will feel that it is their mission when it comes to protecting animals as well as their natural habitats.
How animals and humans are able to co-exist in this modern world
Once upon a time, humans had to live by the rule “kill or be killed” when it came to certain wildlife. In modern times, however, this is rarely the case and humans now have a duty of care when it comes to the animal kingdom. This is especially the case as many species are no longer wild due to farming and the animal entertainment industry.
Without certain species, there can be a break down in the food web and other species may then become endangered as well. This, in turn, can have an impact on the environment which in the long run can have serious consequences when it comes to human life too. As this is the case, it is important that animals and humans are able to co-exist in this modern world. This can be achieved by protecting certain areas as well as treating animals with kindness and respect. A great way for people to learn more about this and to contribute is to consider volunteering in Australia with opportunities such as the Australian Forest Wildlife project offered Oceans 2 Earth Volunteering.
Animals have a right to life too
For those who find themselves diving into this subject, they may come to realisation that all animals have a right to life too. Even if the sole purpose of an animal is to provide food for a human, they still deserve to have a full life where they have freedom to participate in their natural activities. Furthermore, they have the right to a humane death.
This is so important as animals have feelings too and just like humans will experience pain. As humans are at the top of the food chain, we are gifted the duty of taking care of animals whose outcomes are left in our hands. Because of this, we should educate ourselves as much as possible and treat animals with kindness and respect. After all, we all live under the same sky.
Written by Shalee Rae, writer for Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers
