Going green two, exercise six, page 39, in danger.0:01
No one really knows how many millions of species of wildlife exist on Earth, but one thing is for plants and animals are all around us.0:24
Some live in the woodlands, rivers, hedgerows and ponds in and around our neighbourhoods.0:35
Others live in our school playgrounds, private gardens or even in the tiny spaces between grains of sand.0:41
The big problem, unfortunately, as towns and cities get bigger, humans are destroying these habitats to build more houses and roads.0:50
They are cutting down trees in woodlands and forests which are home to animals such as foxes, otters, red squirrels and hedgehogs, and beautiful plants such as bluebells and daffodils.1:03
Litter in the streets harms wildlife, and poisonous chemicals from farms and factories are getting into rivers, ponds and lakes.1:16
When this happens, animals such as frogs, newts and species of birds, and fish such as herons and trout can no longer survive.1:26
In the same way, many reptiles are dying out around ponds.1:37
In fact, three wildlife species become extinct every hour because of habitat destruction.1:42
And it's humans who are causing all this damage.1:50
The solutions so what can we do to help protect the habitats around our towns and cities?1:56
Well, quite a lot, actually.2:06
For example, you could find out about the different animal habitats near your home and about any problems that they have.2:08
Then you can write letters to the local council or wildlife charities to ask them to do something about the problems.2:17
Also, never throw any rubbish in the street.2:25
Pick up any litter that you see in woodland, hedgerows, gardens and parks.2:28
Lastly, why not create your own little wildlife habitats in gardens or even on balconies?2:34
It's actually quite easy to do, Sam.2:41
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