No one knows how many millions of species exist on Earth, but one thing is certain, that the plants and animals living around us! Some of them live in the forests, rivers, ponds and fields and in our neighborhoods. Others live on our school playground, in the garden or even in tiny spaces between the grains!

Unfortunately, the city becomes larger, people are destroying these habitats. To build more houses and roads, they cut down trees in the forests and whole forests, which are home to animals such as foxes, otters, red squirrels and hedgehogs and beautiful plants such as bluebells and daffodils. Garbage in the streets damaging wild and poisonous chemical substance on farms and factories in rivers, ponds and lakes. When this happens, the animals, such as frogs, newts, and some species of birds and fish, such as herons and trout can not survive. In the same way, many reptiles are dying around the ponds. In fact, three species of wildlife die out every hour due to habitat destruction ... and the people who are the cause of all these injuries!

So, what can we do to protect the environment around our cities? Well, quite a lot actually! For example, you can learn about the different habitats of the animals near his home, and any problems that they have. Then you can write a letter to the local administration or the Society for the Protection of Wild Animals, to ask them to do something about these problems. Also, never throw garbage on the street and pick up any trash you see in the forests, fields, gardens and parks. Finally, why not create your own little wildlife habitat in the garden or on the balcony? In fact it is very easy to do!