How We Can Protect Animals -

It’s Earth Day on April 22. Let’s look at ways we protect animals. A red panda relaxing in a tree on a nice sunny day.

People worry animals like this red panda may become extinct [when none of a type of animal are alive]. People have passed laws that protect endangered species [animals that are in danger of going extinct].

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It’s Earth Day on April 22. Let’s look at ways we protect animals. Wood bison on a wildlife reservation

When humans build homes, it can take homes away from other animals. We have set aside places where humans cannot build. These places are called wildlife preserves.

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It’s Earth Day on April 22. Let’s look at ways we protect animals.

Recycle paper

You can help animals too. Some animals live in trees. Recycle items like paper. Paper is made from trees. If we cut down fewer trees, more animals will have a home.

What Do You Think? Why do you think it is important that we protect animals?