Plants provide essential habitats for most animals. Without these habitats, animals are forced to roam aimlessly, causing damage and suffering in the process. It’s disheartening to see that many people claim to love animals yet fail to protect their natural habitats. The sight of these creatures struggling without shelter is truly painful.
As humans, we must recognize that just as we need shelter as a basic necessity, animals also deserve the same. We cannot claim to care for animals while actively destroying their homes, such as forests, lakes, and other ecosystems. Protecting animal habitats should be a priority in our efforts to coexist harmoniously with the natural world.
By preserving and restoring these environments, we not only ensure the well-being of countless species but also maintain the balance and health of our planet. It’s time to put our words into action and make a genuine effort to protect the habitats that animals rely on for survival.
In the golden savannah, wild and free, African animals roam in majesty. Lions roar and elephants stride, through sunlik plains and forests wide yet, shadows loom and dangers rise, As poachers seek their precious prize. With our help, they stand a chance, To roam their lands in timeless dance Let’s lend a hand, let’s make a stand, To protect these creatures, grand and grand for every life in the wild that sings is a treasure worth more than anything
By KAMATSIKO MACLEAN
The writer is an Advocate / a climate Change Activist and a Member of the Environment Switch Initiative Uganda
