How Pollution Affects Animal Populations

Pollution has a big impact on the decline of animal populations. Here’s how it happens:

• Habitat Damage: Pollution in the soil and water harms the places where animals live.

• Exposure to Harmful Chemicals: Many animals get sick from chemicals. This can lead to problems like not being able to have babies or even death.

• Food Chain Problems: Pollutants can build up in the food that animals eat. This affects larger animals that eat smaller ones, harming their health too.

The problems we face are huge. Many animal species are at risk of disappearing forever. But there are solutions we can try:

• Stricter Rules: We need to create and follow strong laws to cut down on pollution.

• Cleanup Projects: We can work on cleaning up places that have been polluted to help animals return.

• Teaching People: We should educate everyone about how to reduce pollution and its effects.

Even with these actions, pollution is still a huge challenge. We all need to work together to protect our wildlife!