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Do we need animals?
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Yes. I grew up with dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, etc and they have all been a positive impact in my life. It taught me to care for other creatures and to be gentle and loving. It brought me companionship when I had none. It comes with no judgement. I can be myself around my animals. They are family to me.
But they're part of the food chain.We don't need mosquitos, ticks, or fleas. They can go.
But they're part of the food chain.
Did you know mosquitos are responsible for over 700,000 deaths word wide?
Mosquito-Borne Diseases | NIOSH | CDC
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.
www.cdc.gov
It’s a common assumption: Bats are important because they feast upon those pervasive warm-weather pests known as mosquitoes. You want to see bats flying above, cleaning up the night sky and ridding you of itchy bites and pesky ear-buzzing.Did you know mosquitos are responsible for over 700,000 deaths word wide?
Mosquito-Borne Diseases | NIOSH | CDC
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.
We absolutely need animals! Especially the ones - any of them - that can be pets. I think a lot of non animal people or people who otherwise haven't been around animals enough completely underestimate and dismiss the healing power that animals have. I volunteered at a shelter for a year, every day going into the cat room and sitting with the cats. Those beautiful babies were as much therapy as I was for them. I have never laughed as much or as hard as I have since I had both my dogs. My old dog, and current dog both have done extremely funny thing that has brought me to tears. They are my therapy, my medicine, my happiness and my reason for a laugh.
Aside from the obvious nature and food chain things, animals are incredibly entertaining and beautiful to look at. There's a live camera feed set up in someone's back yard, and almost every night there is a black bear and her cubs hanging out in his yard. I can get lost watching them and their interactions. They are beautiful.
Aside from the obvious nature and food chain things, animals are incredibly entertaining and beautiful to look at. There's a live camera feed set up in someone's back yard, and almost every night there is a black bear and her cubs hanging out in his yard. I can get lost watching them and their interactions. They are beautiful.
*steals @Reddington's dogs*
JK, I want to get some dogs myself. Its been a long time since I had one. I miss it.
*steals @Reddington's dogs*
JK, I want to get some dogs myself. Its been a long time since I had one. I miss it.
If you pay me enough you can have him. He's old, fat and demanding as hell. 😂 He can tell time, and demands to be fed every 4 hours on the dot. If I don't feed him, he barks me into submission. You can have him. 😂
Yes. This is why they are often good for those who suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental and physical disabilities.
Dogs help keep you physically active and cats owners tend to live longer than those who don't have pets.
So I would say yes, we do need animals..
Dogs help keep you physically active and cats owners tend to live longer than those who don't have pets.
So I would say yes, we do need animals..
Yes, we need animals. As friends and companions not food. We don't need more humans. Too many already and all they do is cause war and trouble.
Of course we do.
We certainly need plants. But many plants depend on animals for pollination and seed dispersal... so without animals, we'd soon have no plants, and we'd be screwed.
And if you want to read some other unusual ways in which animals help us (without us exploiting them as a commodity), this page might be of interest to you:
www.globalgiving.org
We certainly need plants. But many plants depend on animals for pollination and seed dispersal... so without animals, we'd soon have no plants, and we'd be screwed.
And if you want to read some other unusual ways in which animals help us (without us exploiting them as a commodity), this page might be of interest to you:
Unsung Heroes: 10 Ways Animals Help Us
From the dog sitting on your couch to the near-mythical narwhal in the depths of the Arctic ocean, animals play a key role in environmental protection and human wellness.
www.globalgiving.org
Wonderful link! Things we never really think about; bears repeating!Of course we do.
We certainly need plants. But many plants depend on animals for pollination and seed dispersal... so without animals, we'd soon have no plants, and we'd be screwed.
And if you want to read some other unusual ways in which animals help us (without us exploiting them as a commodity), this page might be of interest to you:
Unsung Heroes: 10 Ways Animals Help Us
From the dog sitting on your couch to the near-mythical narwhal in the depths of the Arctic ocean, animals play a key role in environmental protection and human wellness.
1. Bees are powerful pollinators.
Did you know about one-third of the world’s food depends on pollination? Many of the earth’s plants—about 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of our wild plants—depend on these little heroes. As they buzz from plant to plant, bees are powerful pollinators and play a vital role in the ecosystem, so the next time you find a wildflower, you can thank a busy bee.2. Beavers combat climate change.
These woodland creatures have proved incredibly adept at naturally regulating ecosystems. Their gnawing and damming reduce flooding and wildfire damage, preserve fish populations, and conserve freshwater reservoirs—key to combating the effects of climate change. So when it comes to much-needed river ecosystem regulation, leave it to the beavers.3. Llamas patrol farms.
In addition to being a farm animal with a particularly low environmental impact and a sweet tooth for invasive weed species, llamas have also been found to be incredibly effective guard animals. Yes, guard llamas. These sociable creatures bond with herd animals, which makes them instinctively protective against predators and an invaluable asset to shepherds and ranchers.4. Rats detect landmines.
Rats get a bad rap but with their keen sense of smell and trainability, they’ve been found to be exceptionally suited to work as landmine detectors. More efficient than metal detectors and cheaper than dogs, rats (nicknamed HeroRats) are being trained to sniff out landmines, allowing previously unusable land to once again be productive.5. Squirrels help trees take root.
While you may know them as your neighborhood park dwellers, squirrels’ natural habitat is the forest where they play a major role as nature’s tree planters. These forgetful little creatures’ nut-gathering and storing have a big impact when their forgotten nut stashes take root and grow into the trees and forests that sustain our ecosystem.6. Narwhals assist scientists.
Otherwise known as the “unicorns of the sea,” these deep divers are instrumental to NASA scientists’ tracking of temperature changes in Greenland’s arctic. Researchers have employed narwhals, fitted with radio transmitters, to collect data from the hard-to-reach depths of the Arctic on water salinity, temperature, and impact of the increasingly warm ocean water on Greenland’s glaciers.7. Elephants create a source of water for other species.
Not only are they major tourist attractions for many countries who depend on this economic boost, the elephant is also one of the most intelligent animals on the planet and key to the biodiversity of its ecosystem. During dry seasons, elephants use their large tusks to dig for water—providing some much-needed relief from the heat for other animals.8. Birds balance nature.
The ecological handyman, birds really do it all: from reforestation and seed pollination to pest control and soil fertilization. Whether in a forest, on a farm, or simply in a garden, these feathered friends play a vital role in keeping nature balanced and indicating when it’s not.9. Octopi are avid recyclers.
An unlikely ally, octopi are resourceful creatures with a talent for recycling. They put their tentacles to work reusing and reducing waste through their creative use of glass containers, coconut shells, and other debris to create shelters. And while one man’s trash is an octopus’ treasure, we can all learn a little something about “reduce, reuse, recycle.”10. Dogs do it all.
Dogs are considered by many to be humanity’s best friend for many reasons. From astute service dogs guiding those with visual impairments to loyal friends providing emotional support to search and rescue canines saving lives, this animal has broad positive effects on our world and well-being.Animals do a lot for us. Repay the favor with a donation to a vetted project devoted to animals. Or “adopt” an animal project by committing to a monthly donation, and GlobalGiving will match your first gift, dollar for dollar!
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