Wildlife cannot be manufactured, it’s for sustaining the Planet

Dr Naorem Munal
Understanding and valuing of nature with a dynamic state of coexistence is the character quality for 70th Wildlife Week that takes place from 2nd to 8th October. The choice of dates coincides with the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi who is symbol of non-violence and compassion toward animals. World Animal Day is again celebrated on 4th October to advocate the rights and welfare of animals. The convergence of these days serve as a poignant reminder to protect nurture's diverse forms of life. With providing multiple beauties, food sources, medicines and flourishing the planet, wildlife are the most precious gift of God.
The theme for this year is “Human-Wildlife Coexistence." When God created, all animals have their own jurisdiction. Snake will never bite a man, if not we encroached upon their habitat.
But human–wildlife conflict occurs when humans negatively affect the needs of wildlife or when the needs and behavior of wildlife impact negatively on humans. Reducing human–wildlife conflict is an urgent priority and key to coexistence. When local communities do not get enough benefit from the wildlife related enterprises, then affected peoples negatively start the interaction.
Wildlife conservation is a team work. We can't save our planet's amazing animals and plants alone. Wildlife week is appealing the society about the intricacies of animal life and to unite in preserving our biodiversity, cherishing the magnificent tapestry of life that surrounds us.
By taking a stand and fostering a culture of conservation, we can collectively secure a future where both humanity and wildlife thrive in harmony. However, factors like rapid globalization and industrialization have put an unhealthy strain on the wildlife of the planet.  
The wildlife have an intrinsic value and contribute to the ecological, genetic, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects. At the heart of wildlife conservation lies the preservation of endangered species. facing threats such as habitat destruction, poaching and climate change. It also reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime. Wildlife preservation is also a plan to manage wildlife along with the human progress as both are indispensable.
The alarming reality of species extinction, with over 69% of Earth's 4 billion species now extinct including 25% of mammals, 1 in 6 bird species and 40% of amphibians are at stark. This rapid loss of biodiversity poses a significant threat to our ecological equilibrium, potentially leading to the extinction of critical flora and fauna, integral components of our delicate ecosystem.
The essence of the week lies in fostering empathy and compassion for a harmonious coexistence where humans play alead role in ensuring the well-being of these lovely creatures.
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