Defenders of Wildlife Action Alert

Why does protecting wildlife matter to you?

People from across the country are standing up and speaking out on why they think we need to protect our vanishing wildlife. Here's what just a few have to say...

The Protector, The Predator, The Teacher Thursday, March 9, 2006 By: Jeri Milliron	We Are the Caretakers Saturday, March 4, 2006 By: Tracy L. Teeter
Hornets for lunch Saturday, March 4, 2006 By: Judith Canepa A year when the hornets dropped in every afternoon for lunch with the cats.	Pancho Saturday, March 4, 2006 By: Judith Canepa A raccoon came to visit, and pretended to be a cat.
Our Natural World Thursday, March 2, 2006 By: Lisa Yelenick	We Are All Related Thursday, March 2, 2006 By: Dianna Torson Animals teach us how to live.
My Home Wednesday, March 1, 2006 By: Arnold Usher These are just a couple of the special friends that need space saved for them. These guys are right in my back yard!	Humans - Earth's Stewards Thursday, January 19, 2006 By: Thomas Norris As humans, we have the duty of stewardship for all things on Earth.
Only a Homo Sapiens soils its own nest - Saturday, January 14, 2006 By: Elizabeth Davis What we share sustains us.	We are all one. Saturday, January 7, 2006 By: Ann Hoff My belief is that animals are not below or above humans is stature or importance. We live on one planet where we are all connected, like different parts of a body, the liver may not look like the brain, but the brain can't live without the liver.
Long Lost Saturday, January 7, 2006 By: Sarah Williams	save our animals, & they will save us Saturday, January 7, 2006 By: CAROLYN YOUNT their health depends on us, ours on them
Wildlife - Look and Listen Friday, January 6, 2006 By: Debra Howe	Wildlife Friday, January 6, 2006 By: H. Anne Wiezycki
Life is Beautiful Wednesday, January 4, 2006 By: Curtis Bash	Wildlife Is My Passion! Wednesday, January 4, 2006 By: Nancy Speed As a licensed wild bird rehabilitator for eons, the song birds are welcome on our land, protected, fed, watered, and loved.
We are Gaurdians of the Planet Wednesday, January 4, 2006 By: Maggie Hottle Animals cannot speak for themselves, so it is up to the human world to speak and act for them.	The Balance of Nature Wednesday, January 4, 2006 By: Dorothy Lodzuk destroying natural habitats and wildlife
Past,Present,Future Wednesday, January 4, 2006 By: DeLavender Mayer	Standing for the animals. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 By: Tess Reule
Why did God created them..... Tuesday, January 3, 2006 By: Isa Reid If wildlife was not suppossed to be in our world God would not created them. The environment needs wildlife, all this animals are helping humans to leave, have works, and specially we all learn from them. We are their voice and	The Life of the Wild Tuesday, January 3, 2006 By: Kristi Aquino
Quality of Life Tuesday, January 3, 2006 By: Carolyn Lawler How the presence of wildlife affects the qulity of human life	The American Bald Eagle Tuesday, January 3, 2006 By: Deborah E. Roberge Actually seeing them in the wild
yey nature! Monday, January 2, 2006 By: ellen Ross i have been a vegan for about four years now and was raised with this profound respect for nature. i enjoy doing whatever i can for the enviroment becuase i believe nature is a living breathing enitity that we are all apart of and have to respect.	Wildfife for the future Monday, January 2, 2006 By: Richard Stickel It is important to save wildlife for future generations
The Soul of an Animal Sunday, January 1, 2006 By: Michele Kaplan	Natures visitors Sunday, January 1, 2006 By: jennika wasilewsky there is a moment of magic when you see one of nautures visitors.
WE are the problem, and we must be the solution Sunday, January 1, 2006 By: W. Wynne Zaugg Humans are the only species that takes FAR more than our share, and the only species that eliminates others due to ignorance, neglect, and a false sense of our worth	They enrich our lives Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: Judi Gatto
Watching Bald Eagles Grow Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: Lisa Mayo I volunteer at Blackwater NWR and we have an Eagle Cam	The woods and river downhill Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: jerome gorman
WILDLIFE MEANS ALOT TO ME!! Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: sam harvey	Our Wildlife Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: Courtney Barr My story consists mainly of my opinions on wildlife, which you can choose to ignore or not. That is up to you. I am only 17 years old, which may cause you to take me less seriously, but at least I understand the value of our wildlife.
Survival Saturday, December 31, 2005 By: Eldon Ball	Have Compassion; Save our Wildlife Friday, December 30, 2005 By: Maria Crisci-Munafo Since as far back as I can remember, I have always held a "special" place in my heart for all wildlife. Whether it be a bird, a wolf, etc., I could never bare to see an animal injured or in danger.
The Power to Save Thursday, December 29, 2005 By: Katherine Lank The animals that live in our world are depending on us to help them. We have destroyed enough animal life and habitat, lets try to prevent further extinction.	What will you say? Thursday, December 29, 2005 By: kimberly cherry What will you say?
We Have to Make All of this STOP! Wednesday, December 28, 2005 By: Sharon Merritt Watching our planet get ripped apart almost makes me physically ill...	We are the voices of the animals! Monday, December 26, 2005 By: Dawn Jones If we don't defend the animals, who will? They cannot speak up for themselves.
Good Planets Are Hard to Find: The Earth is All I Have Monday, December 26, 2005 By: Lesly Van Dame Homo Sapiens depend on the Earth to exist at this time. Wildlife is a critical component of the Ecosystems that sustain us on this planet.	We Don't Get a Do-Over! Monday, December 26, 2005 By: Patricia McCaffrey-Green This is one thing we have to get right the first time... we don't get to do it over if we continue to mess it up!
Preserve wildlife for the future! Monday, December 26, 2005 By: Judith Tarasek Save wildlife for future generations to learn from and enjoy!	OUR CANADIAN TIMBER WOLF KIM Sunday, December 25, 2005 By: laura ann k bernstein WE WENT TO A MOTEL ON LONG ISLAND NY WHERE THE OWNER 'S GRANDSON HAD GONE HUNTING AND SUPPOSEDLY FOUND A SET OF WOLF CUBS . THE PARENTS WERE SHOT DEAD . HE TOOK THE RUNT GRANDMA. THAT ONE BECAME ATTACHED TO ME AND WE TOOK HER HOME FOR 12 YEARS.
Why I love Wildlife Saturday, December 24, 2005 By: Amanda Roop Wildlife is a part of our nation. They always have been. They have just as much right to live on this earth as we humans do, So to take them away should be against the law.	Just Wild About Wildlife Saturday, December 24, 2005 By: Carla Lyles Just Wild About Wildlife
Where's the Outrage? Saturday, December 24, 2005 By: Holly Berkowitz GW Bush assumes erroneously that he needs to crush the many to climb up to the top to profit, but he is wrong. As he rips apart the fragile web for all life, send him a clear message that he does not have the right to abuse the power of our US Presidency.	Wait a minute... Saturday, December 24, 2005 By: Franny Burstein Isn't the bald eagle the symbol for America, and freedom?
I Love Wildlife Friday, December 23, 2005 By: jeni hellems I Love Wildlife	Stewardship, not Exploitation Friday, December 23, 2005 By: Tonya Eza Stewardship, not Exploitation
Wildlife and People Friday, December 23, 2005 By: John Mayew Wildlife and People	No Voice of Their Own Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Ray Anderson Somebody must speak for our voiceless family.
Our Voice Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Eric Salinas Our Voice	If, you love wildlife, then protect it. Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Victoria Hwang The majesty and grace of nature is too precious to just watch it drift away.
way of life Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: candice lee the great spirit put the wolves , the eagles, and all other animals on earth for our way of life to learn and teach	long ago encounters Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Judith Smith There are two stories I want to impart to you about my days as a girl scout in northwest Washington State.
NO ONE HOME Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: eugenia stoddard I wrote this poem and it explains how I feel.	These are Gods animals Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Miley Sampley Animals are here on this earth for a reason just like we are. Why kill something that doesn't even belong to you? Don't you read the Bible, "Thou shalt not Kill."
Mother Nature's Legacy Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Louise Friedman We do enough to violate Mother Nature - we must advocate for the magnificient creatures of the land, water and air!	Living on the Edge Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Peter B PITSKER We live in the mountains of the Carson Range of the Sierra - the edge between urban development and wild mountains. Wildlife is an important part of our every day life and we revere their sanctity.
Our Environment Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: James Thoubboron Our Environment	It's God's Place Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Patricia Godri The Belongs to the Creator
Peaceful Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Elizabeth Egan Peaceful	Mountain Lions Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Ms Lyndell Whitcomb Volunteer Educational Outreach Coordinator for the Mountain Lion Foundation
Search for an Advantage Tuesday, December 20, 2005 By: Barbara Roux Search for an Advantage	Protecting those we were meant to protect Monday, December 19, 2005 By: Yanndery Ruiz Protecting those we were meant to protect
Life is Diversity Monday, December 19, 2005 By: Lynne Kane All life is interconnected. We do not need a belief in a deity to recognize that in this era of DNA analysis & gene therapy. We also do not totally understand everything, so we must preserve diversity of species.	The sacred truley innocent Monday, December 19, 2005 By: Barbara Huggins The sacred truley innocent
Our National Treasures Monday, December 19, 2005 By: Stan Schies Imagine nature without the sound and color of its actors!	the web of life Monday, December 19, 2005 By: Mary Hirose the web of life
innocent Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Morganna Ochoa innocent	Life Matters Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Diana Fox Endangered animals matter because life matters. They are living, breathing creatures just as we are. Who are we to decide they don't hold importance in the bigger scheme of things. Life is precious we say. That should be EVERY life, including animals.
LIFE ON EARTH Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: JUDITH ARNOLD LIFE ON EARTH	Wildlife is a Winner for All Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Carolyn Sliva Our animals (dogs and cats) interact with the wildlife right in our own backyard. Our dog, Panda, is especially interested in the squirrels that scamper in the trees and come to feed in the bird feeders.
Loving the world Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Judith Gray Loving the world	We're all God's reations Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Marie Villarreal Man's inhumanity to other living creatures sickens me.
The Privilege of Enjoying Wildlife Sunday, December 18, 2005 By: Chris Watt Thank you for allowing me to share with you my reverence for wildlife.	to be a great nation Saturday, December 17, 2005 By: Elaine Austin to be a great nation
Our Vital Connection Saturday, December 17, 2005 By: R. Renee Geffre Our Vital Connection	Wonderul and Amazing Saturday, December 17, 2005 By: Goerge Soroka We are all one and are affected by everything that happens in and around us and in us. How I do my part to promote the environment
helps save the grey wolf Saturday, December 17, 2005 By: jacob schill i want to tell you why it is important to save wolves. the grey wolf is a uge part of human life. they brought dogs to us, and they keep the population of some animals down. please go to www.savewolves.zoomshare.com, to help, and leave a comment!	Love for animlas Friday, December 16, 2005 By: teshanna stephens Love for animlas
WHY I CARE Friday, December 16, 2005 By: David Burch WHY I CARE	Her Name Is John Thursday, December 15, 2005 By: Sharon Ford Her Name Is John
Our Healing Dolphin Thursday, December 15, 2005 By: Gaila Gale Our Healing Dolphin	In our soul Wednesday, December 14, 2005 By: Zandra Saez I can't imagine a world without wildlife.
We are all ONE1 Wednesday, December 14, 2005 By: Marion Nun God gave man dominion over the animal life, the plant life, the mineral life. NOT TO DESTROY IT, but to PROTECT IT. When will we ever learn. WE ARE ALL ONE!	Spreading Scars Tuesday, December 13, 2005 By: David Flagel The Wild Lands Lost
otters in the tide Monday, December 12, 2005 By: Kimberly Watson seeing wildlife is amazing!	Save the Wolves Monday, December 12, 2005 By: P.J. & Thomas Franchini Save the Wolves
The Heron Monday, December 12, 2005 By: Donna Lewis The Heron	The Seal Hunt Monday, December 12, 2005 By: Andrea Da Costa I wrote this after reading about the Canadian seal hunt. I was haunted by the cruelty of it and wanted to express my feelings about it and speak out against this horrible slaughter!
Turkey Visitors Sunday, December 11, 2005 By: Dolores Delgado Wildlife visits are special in many ways.	Travels with Tippy, J.J. and Henri Sunday, December 11, 2005 By: Pat Allgood This is about the wildlife viewing trips that I took over the years with three dogs.
Protecting all Creation Saturday, December 10, 2005 By: Erika Ayala an opinion of a bunny-hugging, tree-hugging Christian ^_^	Oh, so many reasons.... Saturday, December 10, 2005 By: Melissa Gallagher Oh, so many reasons....
The Importance of Nature Saturday, December 10, 2005 By: Shelly Williams Nature is of importance because it teaches us how to appreciate small things in life, and helps us put things in perspective.	Wildlife Saturday, December 10, 2005 By: Ronald Frank Nature and Nature's God are not happy with the way the human race has managed their own affairs on this planet!
Love of the outdoors Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Lucy Stoy My father was a great outdoorsman. He instilled in me a love of nature and all wild creatures and a desire to help preserve this heritage for generations to come.	Wildlife is important for all of us. Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Jackie Roth Wildlife is important for all of us.
To Touch a Soul Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Tracy M. Guinn Nature has a way to reach into one's very soul if we take the time to appreciate it.	speaking up for wildlife Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Barbara Flemi g speaking up for wildlife
Who owns a wild animal? Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Pam McColley Wild 4 legged friends at the door	My Love of Nature Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Deb Jenkins My Love of Nature
Why Wildlife Matters To Me Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Manuela Vieira-Daponte Why Wildlife Matters To Me	Stewardship Friday, December 9, 2005 By: Michael Herbert Stewardship
Making a Wrong a Right Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Cindy Wargo Making a Wrong a Right	Wildlife forever Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Judy Powers Nature and Wildlife are a part of my daily living, without it, I would cease to exist.
Peace in a Troubled World Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Barbara Southworth Saving wildlife and animals all over the world is crucial in such troubling times where man has become so cruel and disrespectful. They are all worth saving and protecting, as they bring us so much joy, comfort and serenity.	Learn From History? Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Donald Ruedin Easter Island - Blue Marble?
WildLife Has The Right To Live! Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Cheryl Bealer All wildlife is like you and I and if we live, so should they.	Wildlife can teach Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Patricia Haley Wildlife can teach
Wildlife Matters Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Lee Bernardo Circle of life	A love for "wildlife" Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Melissa Kotova A love for "wildlife"
Justice for ALL! Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Vicky Farmer Wildlife cannot speak for themselves. They need us to fight for their rights!	STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT FOR WHATS RIGHT Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Joanna HIxenbaugh-Angeletti STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT FOR WHATS RIGHT
One For My Heart Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Susan Stanford I saw my first Wild Bald Eagle!	Wild life and environment protection important to our children's legacy Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Andrea Green Wild life and environment protection important to our children's legacy
THEY WERE HERE FIRST Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Peg Henderson-mills THEY WERE HERE FIRST	White man Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Ginger Gebert White man has been messing with nature, wildlife, the world from the beginning.
Maryland.. Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Ashley Shea What the wildlife means for me..	GOD'S GIFT TO MANKIND Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Marie Williams What God created, man should cherish and protect.
Respect all life Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Lisa Barnett Respect all life	Live With Nature, Not Against It Thursday, December 8, 2005 By: Moriah Lindsley Live With Nature, Not Against It
I Sit Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Mara Swankey Remembering some brief encounters with other species.	My Grandmother's Legacy Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Deborah Giblin My grandmother passed on to me her love and respect for animals and nature.
Red Fox Cubs with a Ball Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Dian Lord Watching 2 Red Fox Cubs and Mom playing with a ball. They rolled it down the hill and ran to fetch it only to return it to the top and roll it again. This went on and on. Tuckered out they left and we saw that the ball was a little Black Mole unharmed.	It is Not a Given Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Corrie Craig It is Not a Given
Just a Roadkill... Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Peggy Oba The death of a raccoon brings back memories of the travels of Lewis and Clark.	Where does value lie? Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Erin Schmidt I have a strong passion for wildness. It has played a significant role in my life, spiritual, recreational, inspirational. But the value of wildlife is so much more than what it can offer to people.
The Cry for Living Beauty Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Amanda Aguilera This has a poem/story flow to it. It describes what have the creatures of nature given us.	Ode to a Hawk Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Aaron Bendavid I am a Wildlife Biologist with a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation group in northern California. Our most pressing problem here is loss of habitat due to rapid urban growth. This is a story about one of my encounters.
The Web of Life Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Jeanne Ingalls The Web of Life	I saw a hawk Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Joan Faszczewski I saw a hawk while taking my dog out in the yard
Good Omen For A Marriage Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Elizabeth Zimmerli After having an argument while travelling an interstate, sighted two bald eagles flying together overheard.	loving beauty Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Theresa Vital the magic of these living animals
Nowhere To Go Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Kim Puryear My family caught a bobcat on our farm, but had no idea what to do with him. Through the graciousness of one man, he found a new home.	Montana Wildlife Through the Eyes of a Cat Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Meghan Misenhelter The story of a fourteen year old cat and her run-in with nature.
Our Pond Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Laurel MacInnes Since our moving to Danbury, CT 5 years ago I have only grown to appricate and adore nature more.	The Eagle in Winter Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Christopher Gortner The Eagle in Winter
If no one heard Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Laura Camburn If no one heard	The Purpose of Life Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Dana Joubert People ask what is the meaning of life, why are we here on this planet.
Ode to Bear Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Deanna Liles I write this poem about my teddy bear. My mother give to be when I was a baby.	The Whale's Song Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Jill Hutchinson If you are an animal lover, there is no greater joy than seeing an endangered animal in their own environment. It is truly a magnificent sight.
You Take My Breath Away Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Sylvia Fitzpatrick You Take My Breath Away	We Are One Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Phyllis Redman Human life is only a part of the wholeness of life...all living entities must be honored and protected.
I Love All Animals Wednesday, December 7, 2005 By: Edythe Manion That is easy for I love all animals!!	Save all wild animals Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Crystal Jarvis Save all wild animals
wilderness 101 Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Josina James A summer trip to Alaska	save our brothers Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Nadia Porton cry out their message all over the world
Intelligent Life = Humans? Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Alisa Jenquin My belief is if we are intelligent human beings we need to act like it by living in harmony with the natural world.	Wildlife Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Jennifer Pitt Wildlife
Life without animals? Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Darius Mazaheri Without animals there is no mother nature and without mother nature, there is no need for environment. The environment is part of the world, part of God's garden of life. If we get rid of the animals, then we are destroying their lives and their homes.	THROUGH THEIR EYES Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Tim Magnuson There is no copyright protection for this poem. I wrote it out of my feelings for the unfair treatment that wolves and all wildlife has to deal with due to human ignorance. I hope you enjoy it. You have my permission to use it anyway you see fit.
It's Our Job Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Lori Dunn It's Our Job	The Web of Life Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Martha Geiger The Web of Life
Wild Animals Know Love Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Connie Klein I have known so many animals,wild,and domestic each one has shown love and feelings.God made all of us to live together and we should respect out invironment.	The Everglades Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Elizabeth Boylston My Father's story from long ago. He loved nature!
Wolves Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Roy West We rescue hybrid wolves.	Lessons From The Past Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Claudia Katz A pause for thought from a newcomer to this great continent from the old one who has seen first hand the decline and eventual extinction of some of the great predators.
Not so alone Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Eleanor Manire-Gatti Not so alone	Speaking For Wildlife Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Daniela Loewenson Speaking For Wildlife
The Teachers Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Karen Fifield Dogs of all kinds can teach us many things - they teach us love, hope and loyalty. Without dogs both wild and tame the world will be a poorer place.	Lonely World Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Harmony Van Eaton Lonely World
To those who cannot speak for themselves Tuesday, December 6, 2005 By: Kirsty Watkinson To those who cannot speak for themselves	Life Monday, December 5, 2005 By: K McGovern I do not consider myself an overtly religious sort. But, I cannot comprehend the majesty of one who created it all. And, I am left to wonder what I am if I do not do my utmost to protect and consider sacred what has been created as life on this planet.
We All Have the Same Address! Monday, December 5, 2005 By: G. Ransom We All Have the Same Address!	The circle of life Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Marlena Lange The circle of life
The Wolf as Protection on the Ranch Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Suzette Bennett Raising wolf and wolf hy-brids a complete respect for life.	Why Wildlife is important to me. Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Danielle Bramble-Klimins They all are important to me. Even those who arent so cute and cuddley.
The Simplest Explanation of All Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Teresa Edelglass The Simplest Explanation of All	Life is Sacred Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Rebecca Mueller Life is Sacred
Our National Symbol Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Kyle Courtney Why we need to keep the Endangered Species Act intact.	Wildlife is not ours! Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Alfred Kuba Wildlife is not ours!
What a blind goose taught me Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Charlotte Denny She was caught in the Falmouth flood, covered with diesel fuel, and blind. This Canada Goose was rescued and cleaned by the Dog Rescue Team and they asked me if I would care for her.	Staying alive. Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Joyce Jones Staying alive.
The Geodes Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Colleen Coghlan On my first trip to Yellowstone National Park I was excited to see everyone's favorite pack, the Druids. But it was the Geodes who changed me forever.	The Trails Monday, December 5, 2005 By: William Woodson The Trails
Lament the smaller creature too. Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Sharon Klindera Lament the smaller creature too.	My Brothers, My Friends Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Ghislaine Smith My Brothers, My Friends
God's Glorioue Creation! Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Irene Turnmire Who, but God could create such a gloious world that includes provisions for all life along with beauty that can't be matched! Then, as we were created he made us "keeper'" of this world. lets do a good job! God called it good! Irene Turnmire	Timber Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Yolanda Wilson in memory of a wolf named Timber
Protection of wildlife Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Pollyana Harmon Protection of wildlife	Lest us not forget Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Hannah Merola In these times when corporate greed is evident and when people say that God is on their side which gives them , so they think,permission to ransake our safeguards for the environment. Let us not forget those who cannot speak
Remember Our Humanity Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Sue Iri Remember Our Humanity	under the spell Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Angie Brodil my main concern is wolves, i feel a spiritual connection to them. so i was enraged and ready to take action when i learned of their slaughters
Lost Woods Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Tim Barlow The unspoken cost for progress and population growth..	Soylent Green Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Danyel Lord Soylent Green
wolves among us Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Jeanette clausen wolves among us	Wildlife is Our Life Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Louise Morell All God's Creatures matter on the face of the earth. We are all part of the web of life and the richness in living.
Yellowstone Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Deann Alex My experience in Yellowstone	Wolves and Dogs Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Bruce Caswell We must protect this fine species so that they are not depicted for our children as the evil in say Lil Red Riding Hood or the Three Pigs.
Wildlife, Magnificent Creatures - Teach Us and Give Much Joy! Monday, December 5, 2005 By: A. DeClario, Ph.D. My personal experience with Wildlife... the awe and joy.	It Defines Us Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Nancy Racek We owe it to ourselves and them to protect them
the comebacks Monday, December 5, 2005 By: Pat Huber we have done a wonderful job of increasing the number of wild turkeys, bald eagles, whitetail deer, black bears, wolves, and grizzlies. however, the reality is that many hunting groups haved helped in these recoveries!	Learn to Share Responsibly Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Claire Allan Learn to Share Responsibly
Sacred Life Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: vicky robinson Sacred Life	Natural World Centers Life Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Eleanor Kitchens Natural World Centers Life
Nature close up Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Marc Lacomb I truly learned to enjoy nature from a kayak.	Running Bear Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Julie Johnson Running Bear
Mankind's Inheritance Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Francesca & Gerard Beahan The wildlife around us is our cherished inheritance given to us in trust for future generations.	wild horses Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Elaine Polle we must listen and learn from our wild friends
Nature, A Must! Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Mike Oberlin Natural Balance!	Why Has It Come To This? Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Sheri Swain Wildlife has learned to adapt it's ways to live amongest humans and yet there are power hungry humans that continually look for ways to destroy them?
Why I care for WildLife Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Lou Joyal It is my way of Life	wildlife Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Elizabeth Bratt keep wildlife
Why I Protect Wildlife Sunday, December 4, 2005 By: Heather Doherty Why I Protect Wildlife	I simply adore ALL living beings! Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Karin Sahlman How come Humans are so much more valueable?
Hello, of course it matters.. Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Morgan Elinson The life that is wild matters...	Why Animals and the environment it important to me. Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Rita Kubicki This is not a story, it is just my feelings.
WIldlife Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Steven Varkiani Basically, I stand for animal rights because they have no voice in most people's lives, and what we are doing to them is unfair.	Saving the wild Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: LaNora Boyd Helping the wild animals.
Wildlife Is Necessary Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Joanne Hailey Wildlife Is Necessary	Wildlife and Peace Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Parris Ja Young Together, a deer and a rabbit taught me that Peace is the shadow of the Holy.
They Are Our World Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Suzanne Maley Do you remember when you stood in awed facination seeing your first wild animal in it's natural habitat? Our children need to be able to experience the same sense of awe, natural beauty and the excitement of observing our wildlife fisthand.	The Wolves are our Land Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Likhela Rocko Why does anyone want to kill wolves!?
Love for all nature Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Bradley Harris Love for all nature	Wildlife treasures have been the treasures of my life. Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: megan noak A life long love of animals and wild places have enriched me and made me a better person. Now that I am a parent, I need to be sure my daughter has the same ability I had, to see our wildlife in the wild places they belong in.
We must protect God's critters Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Jerry Murray We must protect God's critters	Living with wildlife Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: James Dunlap Living with wildlife
My faith informs my views Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Maryruth Priebe My faith informs my views	Nature in my Life. Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Morgan Pfeiffer Nature in my Life.
We are not the only species, we just act like it Saturday, December 3, 2005 By: Michael Hill We are not the only species, we just act like it	The Amazing Marine Life Sanctuaries Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Suzan Powers I was privileged to be a part of the forming of the federally protected Monterey Bay Marine Life Sanctuary and subsequently all the Marine Life Sanctuaries in the US. Briefly, this is the story.
human enrichment and wildlife codependency Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Merle Neidell human emotional and psychological well being is synergistically dependent upon pristine, open space, free of human alteration	LIFE matters. Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Matt Deluca You want to know what matters to me? I'll tell you what matters to me.
Stewards of the Earth Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Tom Brown If we are given dominion over the beasts of the earth, it is our duty to preserve and enhance an environment that will sustain them.	Without Wildlife Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Constance Barnes Without wildlife we are doomed
The kindness of the wild. Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Edmund Kowalski Animals are kind, loving, protective and bring us joy in our lives. The only thing they do not posess is the ability to talk our language. That is why we need to speak for them. We are all linked spiritually and to harm them is wrong.	Pointing the Finger Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Kory Funk Is pointing the finger the only way we are able to deal with our problems?
Why is it ugly? Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Norman Gruenewald My store of how my eyes have been opened about the majesty of all wildlife.	Red Tailed Hawks Frogs and Butterflies Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Robert E Treichel The effects that DDT had on the birds frogs and butterflies when I grew up as a child in Plainville, Connecticut, and how things have changed over the years. Watching a decline in the frogs, birds, and butterflies, to an increase, at last!!!
Right to Life Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Felice Piazza All life has a place on earth. It was balanced and worked for such a long time. I appreciate the place of each creature. We are destroying so much life and we learn ghe consequences long after.	Gods heritage to us Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Ed Biddick Gods heritage to us
Wildlife in Action Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Kristen R Why wildlife means so much to me is because	They have no voice Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Karen Linn They have no voice
The Gift of Wildlife Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Mara Rosenthal The Gift of Wildlife	Nearly Knowing Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Megan Fitzpatrick We will all suffer when wilderness and wildlife are gone.
Once They're Gone, They're Gone Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Myrna Schosser The importance of wildlife to the environment in which we live.	Nature's Wonders Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Joe Reyez Nature's Wonders
preserve wildlife Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Ted Proske Why I support wildlife preservation.	why wildlife is important Friday, December 2, 2005 By: John DiMare why wildlife is important
The Sacred Truth Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Adrianne Creasy Doesn't all man protect their roots?	Human Stewardship Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Ted Webb Human Stewardship
Wildlife is important Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Telisa Johanson Wildlife is important	Unique Planet Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Kim Piechowski Unique Planet
Wildlife is a treasure Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Caroline Wu Wildlife is my life. (Without them, I would barely have a life). If they dissapear, we can't bring them back-ever. that would be a disaster!!	Regret Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Marcela Del Valle Humans have spent much time, money and efforts into recreating the lives of dinosaurs, cavemen and prehistoric animals. Will future generations have to spend their time and money trying to re-create the things we now take for granted?
Web Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Amy King Web	Our World Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Nicola Wagner Poem
Our Children's Heritage Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Catherine Chalmers Our Children's Heritage	Sacred Stewardship Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Rebecca Rabinowitz Sacred Stewardship
Have you ever......... Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Penny Fletcher Have you ever.........	Trust Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Marc Rachmuth We do not own this planet. We, the living, hold the planet in trust from our parents and for our children.
It's not ours to destroy. Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Rachel Hamilton If you believe in creationism, then the world was not created for us to destroy. It was created for us to live in peacefully and take only what we need. If you believe in evolution, then we have no more right to this world than any other creature on it.	Wildlife Important to Ecology Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Shirley Reisdorf The Lord put the animals here for us to enjoy and to keep the earth in balance.
God's Purposes Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Jennifer Sawicz My ethical beliefs and compassionate instincts always led me to animal rights, but beginning Bible study clarified God's reasons for us to protect the environment	Pride of the Wild Front Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Dylan Wright Pride of the Wild Front
Saving Our Inheritance Friday, December 2, 2005 By: Priscilla Morse We must protect our wildlife--they can't protect themselves.	Home of My Ancestors Friday, December 2, 2005 By: White Bear Home of My Ancestors
Silent Creatures Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sandy Sharrer Silent Creatures	Memories Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Mary Madigan There is nothing as expectional as seeing a wild animal playing and roaming free. To see their homes built gives great inspiration and tell us so much about engineering science the gifts of nature and above all life.
Show my children what wildlife is all about and don't tell them a fairytale Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Nathalie Roman I want to tell my children later what wildlife is all about and how important it is to humans. Why we have to protect and how we can accomplish that.	Living Creatures and Us Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Arlene Clayton Living organisms are not "things". Society has reverted to the era of the "thing" .
Rights Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jeremy Talarico Rights	Reaffirm Rachel Carson's Legacy Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Debbie Richmond Once again there is a danger that the next generation will not have the chance to know nature.
A Christian Perspective on Species Protection Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jerry Lang The Bible clearly shows that all created species were declared good in their own right by God. Humankind's role is to be faithful stewards of all creation.	Web of Life Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jamie Stone Web of Life
Why I love wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Veleka Gray This is a very short story since I'm only going to tell you why I love wildlife.	Into the Eyes Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Katie Koppel Into the Eyes
Wildlife is important for all of us Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Misty Hay Wildlife is important for all of us	A lingering goodbye to some (not yet) endangered species Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Marjorie Streeter A lingering goodbye to some (not yet) endangered species
Keeping all of the Parts Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Richard McCorkle Keeping all of the Parts	In the beginning Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Margaret Frisby In the beginning
Responsibility Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Chris Homberg Being at the top means you take care of whoever's below.	Protect Sacred Wildlife and all Mother Earth's Creatures Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Michelle M.A. To harm the Earth and all living things across her is to harm ourselves. We must Honor and protect Mother Earth and all living things across her as she sustains all life for us. We must leave this world a better place for our future generations.
It is our Duty as Children of God Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sonja Chan It is our Duty as Children of God	We are all God's creatures. Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Tina Howard We are all God's creatures.
Making a Difference Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Susan Mehas Making a Difference	Please help save wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Shannon Mayfield-Chapin Each species has value to the world's ecosystems
ONLY ONE CHANCE Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Dusty Powell The future is NOW	goodbye agoraphobia Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sarah Addy nature helped me overcome a fear of outdoors.
Save the tigers Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Annamaria Koncz Save the tigers	Planet Shareholders Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Barbara Seffens There is a need to extend caring for wildlife more directly into the realm of plant life as well.
Life for all creation Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Carolyn Snegoski Life for all creation	we are all related Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: John Angus we all have the same rights to walk Mother Earth
JUST BECAUSE Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Mary Charles Ferris JUST BECAUSE	Opprotunities Lost Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jean Mortensen Extinct species might have held the cures for some of our human afflictions, but now we may never know.
Yellow and Black Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jerry Pope A Poem about a hike I took	Up Close and Personal Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Inga Brennan Up Close and Personal
Nature's Healing Power Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Ada Whitten Nature's Healing Power	The Joys of Wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Penny Robinson The Joys of Wildlife
Saving the Sea Cow Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sara Colanagelo By the time I saw my first manatee, I was eleven and already in love with the gentle giants. A mother and her calf were feeding off a dock, and as I stretched my small arms to reach them I knew how critical protecting this species really was.	Using our Power Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Judy Baker We have the power...
The Gifts of Wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Mary Vasquez Wildlife creatures teach and enrich us.	Living Creatures and Us Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Arlene Clayton Children are being taught in faith based schools that living organisms are "things". Living organisms are not things and the faith based schools need to correct this attitude by correcting their evaluation of evolution and animals.
Relax with wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Mary Anderson Relax with wildlife	speaking for those who can't speak for themselves Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: michael bryant This story is about speaking out for those who can't speak for themselves. The main animal that i will be speaking for is the wolf.
How lonely earth would be Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Diane Wolf How lonely earth would be	Good Will Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Diana Quesada Good Will
Relief from Illness Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Karen Burroughs I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a resulting anxiety condition.	Wild animals are beauitful. Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Donna Weaver Wild animals are very beauitful,they are here for a reason.We need them in our lives.
Wolf's Den Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Bill Clemons Why I feel a kindred spirit to the wolf and it's well being.....	Out of the Mouths of Babes Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Katherine Gomez Madrigal All anyone needs to do to understand the connection between humans and animals is watch young children as they are introduced to wild animals both endangered and threatened.
We are all connected Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sandra Meierhofer The broader picture	What I know about the Web of Nature Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Siddharth Mehrotra What I know about the Web of Nature
Humans---A Part of the Interdependence of All LIFE Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Anna Law Humans---A Part of the Interdependence of All LIFE	Wildlife Love Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Dawn Cyzmer My love of wildlife came from my Step Father.
Whooping Crane Viewing! Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Marty Mathieson Seeing 13 Whooping Cranes was an almost religious experience	Wildlife is Life Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Jenny Bates My life in the North Carolina Woods has been rich. For migrating birds each season to saving turtles and snakes crossing the roads...
LIFE Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Antonia Thomas we are a part of all life	WHO'S FIRST? Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Dianna Bennett WHO'S FIRST?
The Spirit Of Freedom Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Dawn Wilyard Feeling the actual spirit of Freedom~in more ways than one.	our job Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Gloria Tolliver God gave the care of the earth to us.
Nature Keeps Us Sane Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sharon Allbright No matter how crazy the machinations of man, you can always count on the beauty of nature to balance the turmoil.	more than the future Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Shannon Daniels more than the future
Why animals matter as much as people Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Megaen Kelly We are in the middle of a mass extinction.	We need the natural world Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Lee Eisenberg In this world where most people live in cities, drive cars, and everything such, it is good to be able to go to the wilderness every once in a while.
Leave Them and Us Alone Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Shannon Meckley Leave Them and Us Alone	Greed For The Land Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Karen G. Lamb Greed For The Land
We Are One With Creation Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Kimberly Vowell How can we love our Creator without celebrating and protecting the creation?	Protecting Precious Wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Lindsay Garfold Protecting Precious Wildlife
Why wildlife animals are important to me Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Glen Smith Keeping endangered animals safe is important to me because all of God's creatures were put on this Earth for a grand purpose - and if Man continues to destroy natural habitats such as Rain Forests and Tall Trees and Natural Wildlife Habitats, we will continue to experience erosion of our Earth, and our very souls.	Politicians: please consider! Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Gissel Escudero I don't live at the USA. I live in Uruguay, and our wildlife is very different. But I do care about wildlife around the world, and believe it must be protected.
Love of All Living Creatures Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Nicole Weis The light and hope for our planet.	Wildlife must be saved Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Stephen Plotkin Wildlife must be saved
Why we NEED wildlife to LIVE Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Helen Couture Why we NEED wildlife to LIVE	Humans, we are animals Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: John Shultes Humans, we are animals
God's Pleasure Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Teresa Craft God's Pleasure	We need wildlife for all of us Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Daved Hammerstrom Save the wolf
We have become the enemy! Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sonya Wahlgren Going through all the hard times in my life, wildlife and nature has saved my heart and soul.	My Sweet Angels Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Stacy Windle My little Girls deserve to have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty and wildlife treasures that I grew up seeing while driving cross country on family vacations. It would be a travesty to sell these jewels of our nation for any reason!
nature is not to be messed with Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Salina Vandusen nature is not to be messed with	Stop Taking All of earths Space For More Buildings That We Don't Need Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Suzanne Powell Stop Taking All of earths Space For More Buildings That We Don't Need
The Frog Skinner Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: David L Johnson This is a very short version of how I came to understand that the environment and diversity are the most important issues of the day	Nature as Healer Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Linda Morton When I'm in times of crisis or stressed from daily life, being outdoors in open spaces or admiring wildlife is a great comfort.
All life is precious. Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Tanisha Mendieta All life is precious.	Have to save them all! Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Hanna Tuominen Have to save them all!
Memories & Grieving Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Susan Cooper Memories & Grieving	The Future of Wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Sherry Torrez This is why it is importiant to me to save wildlife
We are all God's Creatures Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Carol Evon We are all God's creatures and we as human beings are the guardians of this planet and its other species and it is our responsibility to protect and defend and nurture our wildlife and this planet.	Why Wildlife is Important Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Holly Counter Beaver Why Wildlife is Important
love for the animals Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Noelle Favreau love for the animals	Saving Wildlife Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Linda Tarantino Saving Wildlife
Wildlife Matters A System of Checks and Balances Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Deborah Drewniak The world's imperiled wildlife are an integral part of Planet Earth's judicial system.	Keep Dancing Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Teresa Giacomini Wildlife and human life are dependent on each other.
The broader picture Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Gillian Pettitt The broader picture	Managing God's Gifts Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Mary Osten We must protect for future generations the amazing wildlife God has given us. We are in a position to either save such treasures or to wipe them off the face of the planet.
No reasons needed Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Chelsea MacLeod Respecting wildlife doesn't need an explanation; it's like a religion. That's why I think our requests to save wildlife should be considered with as much respect as those of Christians and other religions.	I don't care if I have to walk. Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Catherine Cody My environment is an extention of myself. I am self contained and living among it is a part of me. The Machine is killing us. It will suck the very life out of us in order to survive, and that is what is happening. I'm here to make it stop.
Wildlife all my life Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Michele Kiger I have always enjoyed contact with wildlife; aside from the joy and curiousity and sense of being in touch with the Untamed, they help me find my place in this world.	Wolves, also Bobcats, Cougars Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Susan Stephens Lust for hunting in the backwoods of Idaho.
I am not.... Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Debra Havill I am not....	We depend on the earth Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Marty Hiller We depend on the earth
Midwestern Upbringing Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Wilda Rush Growing up during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl yers in Nebraska, my Father, a man before his time, always talked about how we needed to be careful about destroying trees, as that promoated the Dust Bowl. My ancestors who had settled the Midwest	Wildlife Inspirational and Valuable Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Steve Foster Wildlife Inspirational and Valuable
The Circle of Life Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Judy Moore Humans are part of the circle of life; part of the natural world, not above it. If we destroy the natural world, we are destroying OUR world. We owe it to future generations to protect our natural world and its wildlife.	Save the world. Don't shave it. Thursday, December 1, 2005 By: Kat Hiett Save the world. Don't shave it.
The Love of nature Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Thomas ///////Aka Lo Paniagua Being an outdoor photographer working with wild lifes creations	We're All in This Together Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Patricia Gielow No one species is any more important than another. I have as much right to be here as any other species.....no more, no less.
God's Glory Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: John Houle We were given domion over the earth and all in it. Not to destroy it, but to nurture it. If our childrenand grandchildren are to have anything, we must do all we can to keep all of God's creatures safe. Everyone is precious!	Using my connection with nature during my time of grief Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Carol Fields In grieving after my father's death, I turned to nature for solace and support. In time, I turned my insights, The Seasons of Change, into my life's work. I'm quite grateful for my connection with nature.
precious heritage Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Janet and Mark Thew We've only had the good fortune to see one endangered species in the wild - the California sea otter.	Seniors for Animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marie Aufderheide The importance of animals to 3 senior citizens.
Manatees Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Agnes Leuenroth to help protect the gentle animals from "us""	why wildlife matters to me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Catherine Chase Why should we protect wildife and nature? Here is the simplest answer that matters to me ...
The Grandeur of Creation Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Kathleen De Mey I believe one of the reasons, if not the chief reason, that I'm here on earth is to enjoy God's good creation and to care for it lovingly and respectfully.	God's Legacy Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Raighne Davidson God's Legacy
The Lone Wolf Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Shirley Knowles The lone wolf is not only itself vanishing from human ruthlessness, but it is symbolic of our ecosystem, endangered species and their habitat. Natures beauty as the lone wolf is being readily killed off for human greed.	Natural Chain Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Alex Samarin Natural Chain
Greedy Humans Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Sarah Mason Greedy Humans	Wildlife for All Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lori Carter Wildlife for All
Gulf sturgeon Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Anne Wakeford Berry I wrote the State of Florida Conservation Plan for Gulf of Mexico Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi).	How can we NOT care? Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Joanne Cooper I don't eat them, I don't wear them, I have compassion and respect for animals in EVERY part of my daily life.
New Mexico wildlife on my doorstep Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Rebecca Procter My life just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico is vastly richer because of the animals and birds that live all around my semi-rural home.	Mulies & Overdevelopment Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Karen & Ken Bunkowski why I feed the local deer
Why Wildlife Is Important To Me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Michelle Hempel Wildlife and wildlife habitat is so beautiful.	What do we tell our children when we fail our responsibilities? Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lisa Wyatt I believe that all creatures have the right to be free, raise their offspring and enjoy all the pleasures that life has to offer.
The beauty of animals can never be replaced. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Micheline Soder The beauty of animals can never be replaced.	Growing up with Animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Diane Hartman This will explain where I developed my love of animals, wether wild or domestic.
Wildlife is Part of My Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Danie Coconis Jenkins We completed our Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) on our acreage with the help of the county soil and water conservation district office. We have deer, geese, ducks and long-legged water fowl who use the Habitat, which fulfills our daily life.	Wildlife or ANY life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Cat Templeton Just a few words sums it all up for me.
We are all connected Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ann Larsen For me all life is a chain interconnected somehow.	Why Animals are Important Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Judy Smith If you believe in God then all of you should remember the story of Noah who was told to build a huge gigantic boat, which he did cause he had faith, was a good man, and did what the lord told him too.
If They Perish, We Perish Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Nancy Parsons If They Perish, We Perish	The Web of Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Elizabeth Shafer Life on earth is like a spider web. Each strand is a species.
Survival of the fittest Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Flann Lippincott Without nature, we have nothing, we will be nothing.	Wolves Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Gerald Carter I love the wolves
The Earth Belongs to All Living Creatures Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Shelly Lubbinge The earth belongs to all living creatures.	People should be more like animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Nicole Madden People should be more like animals - they don't destroy the world like people do
Morality Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Fred Fleetwood Taking habitat from wild creatures is simply imoral.	It is everything! Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marty Foreman There isn't a place I go where the solace and joy of seeing any wild creature is like that of an excited child.
wolves Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Andrea Smith It's just that wolves help the population of the deer and elk.	Our Legacy as Humans Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Mary Blackford We must stop acting as though we are the only species on this Earth.
Ignorance Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Stephanie Fox Growing up, my sister and I were taught to respect nature, for there is no more powerful force.	Lifelong Animal Lover Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Anna Suetterlin All my life, I have loved animals.
Just Because Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lorie Gibson I care about endangered species and all living things because God provided these beautiful creatures for us and once they're gone, they're gone forever.	The Ecosphere is Reaity Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Robert Cerello There is only one philosophy for men fit to live on earth--realism.
Our Sad Legacy Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: John Ray Our Sad Legacy	One of Many Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Janice Kraus One of Many
Why I feel so strongly about all animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Rachel Gibbs I had to do a Senior Project for my Senior English class, so I decided to do it on the red wolf, because they are on the endangered list.	We Shouldn't Need a Reason Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ryan Sepanski We shouldn't need a reason to save our fellow species.
Nature is Spirit Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Suzy Griffin My American experience.	Natures Keepers Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Barbara Stoddard God created animals first.Then he created man.Man was to give each creature a name.Was told which was to eat and which not to.And was given the responsibility to take care of the animals.
Gone Forever Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Tim Arnoldy I adore the wildlife and forests for the adventure.	One on One with Wildlife Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Virginia Fuller Working with two representatives of wildlife species intensified my commitment to wildlife preservation.
The Joy of the Natural World Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Elke Straub All my life nature has played a large role in my personal life.	Incredible Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ines Gaschot I find it incredible that such a variety of creatures can live together so harmoniously and that with out each other none of them would exist!
wildlife and me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: MIRIAM PAISNER Wildlife/nature is my reason for being and without it, I would die.	The Web Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Kathryn Marsden The Web
Saving the Innocent Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: heather simmer This is about why we should care for wildlife and animals in general.	Why Wildlife is Better Than Human Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Chris Twichell The difference between wild animals and destructive humans.
soaring eagles Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Roseann Cherasaro soaring eagles	The Creation Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Irene Rodriguez The Creation and Earth's Creatures
the beauty of the wild Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Robert Ference the beauty of the wild	Wildlife is LIFE Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Victoria Guarracino I grew up in the Bronx; not a place you would think you'd find wildlife...
They were here first Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Bette Grant Everyday we forget that animals were here first.	Our Divine Responsibility Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Kathleen Coffee Our Divine Responsibility
The circle of life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Roberta Andrade The circle of life	Replenish Me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Mark Burwinkel How I use nature as a battery charger.
The Food Chain Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Judy Garner The worlds food chain and it/s extintintion	Yellowstone Bison Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: BB Cole While driving through Yellowstone this summer, I got an up close and personal look at today's Bison
OUR DYING EARTH Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Karen Katsbulas if we don't stop greed, abuse, waste and neglect we will not have an earth for the future generations to enjoy..	Life on earth Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Pauline Johnson I believe that all life on earth is valuable and important...
Science on biodiversity Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Kevin Zellmer Research on biodiversity shows that the more of it there is in a system, the greater the chance for the survival of the members of that system.	In the Beginning... Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Richard Lyons We are custodians of the Earth, not empowered to destroy, rape and pillage her. We are held accountable. It is Scriptural and it is that simple. Our morals dictate and our future demands we care responsibly for the Earth and all on her.
Sharing Earth Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Sarita Pavia I support this cause because I feel that we are all sharing this planet and since they cannot speak for themselves, then it is up to us to protect them.	Reverence for Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Francis Akamine If God created all life, we are compelled to revere all life forms; if he did not, the mystery of life and all its many manifestations are worthy of reverence.
Why Wildlife is Important to Me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lynda Sabara Wildlife is important to me because God created every living being for a purpose.	The Norrigans Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Alicia Norrigan Respect for nature in it's natural state
Sacred Earth Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Larame Pinkston Sacred Earth	Wild Creatures ... Always Themselves Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Cheryldee Huddleston The connection to wild life shows me the beauty of being one's true self.
Migration of Osprey Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Patricia Venable Citizens and friends of Jamestown, RI have been following the migration of a "summer" hatched osprey chick by means of a radio transmitter on the bird.	Native WIld Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Frank Gentile How The Native Americans and Wildlife co exsisted for milions of years
Waste Not, Want Not Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Sue Gier It just goes against the grain of my German-American upbringing to see anything wasted--especially a living creature.	Mitakuye Oyasin Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lorainn Boucher We are all related, every one of us from two-legged, four-legged, winged, each and every one of us are connected upon this maka ina, our Mother Earth.
oneness and balance Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Betts Richter oneness and balance	Just a Little Something Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Jeannine Lambert It isn't some miracle or novel, but it's always been important...
PASSING THROUGH Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Olga Drucker This is a poem I wrote some time ago. I still feel this way, intensely. As I don't have a scanner, I'm sorry I can't send you a photo.	We're all in this together... Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Troy Riggs I believe that whatever force gave us the beautiful earth and the living things on it did so for a reason, and the wilful destruction of them is blasphemy of the worst sort.
We all have a reason to be here... Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Gail McElrath Every creature -- animal and human alike -- has a place in nature.	Humans Wage War on All of the Earths Creatures Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Joan Bueter Humans are destroying the Earth to make room for more of their own.
Wildlife Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Mark Rush Often when I think of issues and how I believe about them I am thinking about my children, and my future grandchildren.	redtail hawk Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Jerry King redtail hawks were very common in the early 50s. now they are back.
The Wonders of Wildlife Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Dee-Ann Gagne Being an animal lover, it bothers me tremendously that we live in a "throw away" society.	where to volunteer? Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Arlene Aron Choices one makes
Natural Beauty Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Josie Coogan God has a fine artisic touch whenit comes to color, and the earthly blessings that He gives to us	the differance Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Steven Willow what is the differance between animals and humans.
We need it all Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Charlotte Hendricks The elaborate dependencies of the ecosystem are so beautiful, amazing and fragile.	God's Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Joyce Craig "do unto others as you wuld have them do unto you"
We Need To Be There For Our Wildlife Always Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Tonya Stuck We have to always stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.	planet saver Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Martin Naylor planet saver
We Must Defend All Life Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Tom Fleming We Must Defend All Life	Natural Lives Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Susan Stubbs Natural Lives
Unconditional Love Turned Passion Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Tiffany Lodico Unconditional Love Turned Passion	Other Nations Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Debbie Blalock Animals should be granted the dignity of living their own lives in their own habitats independant of man's agenda for them.
The Way I Was Brought Up Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Fred Kahn This shows how I was raised by my Grandparents anf trheir for nature	Why Protecting Wildlife Is Important To Me Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Jan Mc Creary The animals that share this fragile planet with us deserve the right to live just as we do.
Saving Mother Earth Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: K.L. D. Feeling close to nature is my way of feeling closer to God.	Wild Animals Deserve Love, Too Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Barbara Bishop People spend millions of dollars and many hours of time lavishing care, warm homes, and food on pets and other domestic animals. Wild animals deserve just as much love and attention.
Return to Yggdrasill Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Tracy Wrona Return to Yggdrasill	Why Saving Wildlife Is Very Important. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ramona Mackessy Any attempt to save a living thing is awesome.
World Sans Mammals?????? Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Susanne Wilbur Travelling around the world with children and imagine not being able to see animals?	Whoa!! I Never Thought About Why I Love Animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Chuck & Nancy Kail Natural - It is only Natural to love Animals as I do. My story is not why, but about the day my Mother knew I meant business.
Wildlife ? Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marianne Turner Without wildlife there is no life ....... no happy land, no need for trees or plants, no sounds of birds, no sounds of hooves or paws, no sharing of earth's treasures, no need for oceans, or mountains or sky.	SCAMP HILL Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ronald Lippert WE LIVE ON THE KNOLL WITH OUR 2 FELINES WITH NATURE...
Midnight Mourning Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Rachel Mason The world recognizes both noon and midnight.	Life is a Precious Gift Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Brenda Fowler I see all life on this planet as a gift that should not be wasted...
Mother Earth Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Jane Masterson-Usdiwaya Chief Seattle said: "The Earth does not belong to us! We belong to the Earth!!!	Teddy Roosevelt Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Wendy Lagerquist In his time, being able to go into the wilderness saved him from insanity. I feel that the wilderness and wildlife is priceless, hence no dollar tag can be placed on it. That drives those with closed eyes mad.
MY SONS Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Barbara Todo Mankind has always destroyed.	Living Together Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lupita Narkevicius I agree with Ms. Flick, I think it is important to preserve all life for future generations to enjoy and celebrate.
Our animals need our protection! Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lauralee Bass I believe that we NEED the Endangered Species Act to protect animals from disappearing before our childrens' children even get to see them.	Protecting the environment is the right thing to do. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Richard Quigley Since childhood, I have always loved animals and that started my interest in the environment.
It's our responsibility Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Alissa Altman We humans were given the brains and capabilities to advance and grow.	Wolf Sighting Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Ellen Stein I was traveling the Alaskan Highway on my first trip to Alaska.
Innocent Beings Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marisa Caprio Innocent Beings	Why Wildlife Matters Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Nancy Meyer Because it is all a creation of the Creator.
Wildlife: God's Creation Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Kathryn Miller I believe that God created all life and we are the protectors of the wildlife.	My Father Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Charles Sheppard My Father
The Lord God made them all Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Carol Swindell We have a responsibility to protect all of Gods creatures.	The Beauty of Wolves Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Susan Goldberg Wolves are magnificant, complex social creatures that must be protected.
I LOVE ANIMALS Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Shelby Mebius I LOVE ANIMALS	Reason to protect animals Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Travis Edwards Reason to protect animals
my brothers and sisters Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: sharron brent they need our respect and now our protection	Humans as stewards Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: William Dunlay Humans have become the stewards of this world.
God's Gift Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Amber Werner If your Grandma, mother or someone you cared for gave you a gift, would you tear it up or destroy it?	The Joy in Seeing Wildlife Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lloyd & Esther Hebert The joy experienced as a child lives on in my memory. I want others to have the same opportunity.
Wildlife and Spirituality Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Cynthia Odell If we let the Endangered Species Act fall by the wayside, we are in big trouble! When the animals are gone, our own extinction is not far behind.	Once they are gone, they are gone! Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marilyn Homer America's Wildlife is and should be as important to all Americans who love this country.
This I Believe Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Mike Vandeman Wildlife are just as important and valuable as humans are!	Part of Evolution--- Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Robert Bayard Who knows what part of the overall picture animals were meant to play---??
The Peace of Nature Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Brenda Byard The Peace of Nature	Touching and being touched Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: John Robert Schill On Dec 5 1991 I reported in to my new unit at Fort Drum NY, just fifteen minutes from the Canadian border by car. It is a very cold area and even that early in the year there was not a blade of grass to be seen everything was covered in white.
My sons. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: A Faria My sons.	The interdependent web of all existence Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Marianne Robinson Our human lives are closely interwoven with all life forms on this planet we call home.
The Shadow; Dedicated to the Wolf, King of the Wilderness Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Maureen Pagan This is a poem I wrote after my first experience with the wolves of Yellowstone. But, it wasn't just the wolves that brought a tear to my eye. It was seeing beauty I thought I would never see and watching the animals that live there.	Wildlife is Precious Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Stewart Rosenkrantz If we don't protect them who will and they will be gone forever.
My Love for Wildlife Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Jeannie Gibbons It makes me smile and feel joyful.	Love of the bear Wednesday, November 30, 2005 By: Lynn Bucher I have loved polar bears all my life.