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International conventions and organizations tend to define “wildlife” as including all animals, plants and fungi living in the wild. More simply, living things, especially mammals, birds, and fishes are neither human nor domesticated. With global warming, many species are threatened and struggling to survive. Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas that provide a safe haven for animals and their habitats. They help conserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction. 

Curated by mokiethecat

October 21, 2026

The man oโ€™ war, a beautiful yet deadly creature, drifts across the ocean with its venomous tentacles. In contrast, the sword-billed hummingbird uses its extraordinary beak to extract nectar from deep within flowers.

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