Humans and animals Living together I-B ALEKSA SAVKOVIĆ UROŠ TODOVIĆ NIKOLA GrBIN KOSTA DUBRAVAC
Our relationship with animals differs depending on what animal we are talking about. For example the average person won ’ t react the same after stumbling upon a pet like a dog and a predator like a bear. We will go over the main 4 types of animals and talk about their relations with us.
Endangered animals Even though some endangered animals don’t provide any use to us or even pose a threat to us we still try and help them survive in the wild. For the sake of being sympathetic or just trying not to damage other species in nature. Some of the examples being: Koalas in the fires of Australia, helping the turtles and other sea animals by using less plastic…. We even help out predators like the great white shark and the grizzly bear.
Some of the endangered species need a little more help so we take them to places like the zoo or a sanctuary and help them regrow their numbers. We do this with pandas, amur leopards, penguins and much more.
Though not all animals get so lucky. For instance here are some species that unfortunately went extinct even when humanity tried to help them. Spix’s macaw also known as little blue macaw is a bird native to Brazil and it went extinct in 2019 . The northern white rhino while technically not extinct doesn’t have a single live male anymore so we will see this species go too.
Pets Pets have been great friends for humans for thousands of years. The most popular pets are dogs, cats and freshwater fish. Having a pet has a number of benefits, including physical, psychological, and fitness benefits They can make us happy. When we play with them, we forget our problems. Nowadays, pets are not strictly tied to the house – they can travel with us.
Livestock Livestock refers to animals that humans raise for various purposes, such as food, labor and materials like wool and leather. These animals include cattle , sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. Throughout history, people have relied on livestock for their survival, building a relationship where both species benefit.
Livestock are vital to human life, providing essential products like meat, milk, eggs and wool. Livestock play a key role in supporting economies, particularly in rural areas, where they are main source of both income and food.
Beyond their economic importance, livestock also contribute to cultural practices and traditions. Many communities have deep-rooted ties to specific livestock, which are often featured in rituals, festivals and everyday life.
While livestock are essential to human society, raising them also contributes to deforestation, water use and greenhouse gas emissions. Using sustainable practices lie rotational grazing and eco-friendly farming techniques can really help reduce negative effects on the enviroment.
To live in harmony with livestock, humans need to adopt responsible practices that respect animal welfare and the environment. By treating livestock with care and implementing sustainable practices, we can maintain a beneficial relationship between humans and livestock.