Join or help an organization dedicated to helping save the wildlife! This can be as simple as sponsoring an endangered animal by symbolically ‘adopting’ it, or using ‘Saving Wildlife’ stamps, which sends a portion of the sales to wildlife programs.

Choose to vacation to areas that respect and conserve their wildlife and eco-systems. You may even be able to visit some national parks and conservation areas. While traveling, be careful to buy sustainably and ethically harvested souvenirs. Purchasing endangered animal by-products is not only unethical, but you can often be fined.

Hang items on glass windows to discourage birds from trying to fly through. Contact your local wildlife program when you see an animal in need, and never resort to your own methods when destroying or removing an animal's home.

Did you know that Zoos and Aquariums are one of the largest single sources of conservation funding in the U.S.A, contributing $160 million annually to conservation programs around the world? Be sure to visit an organization that is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or AZA to help them educate and contribute to wildlife conservation.

Plastic and garbage are crowding our planet, causing millions of animal deaths and the decline of ecosystems. Stray garbage causes 13 billion dollars’ worth of damage to marine life alone per year. Getting rid of waste responsibly makes a huge impact to solve these problems.

They can harm beneficial insects that keep the ecosystem alive and also be ingested by birds and, subsequently, the animals that eat them. Be careful to keep harmful chemicals out of the environment.

If you own a piece of undeveloped property, be conscious of wildlife when making decisions for its use. Both live and dead trees are valuable parts of the natural eco-system. Try leaving some of that area as nesting places or shelters for wildlife and their young. This includes birdhouses and even bee houses! You can even consider adding a source of water so animals find places to drink. Perhaps start a wildlife garden to help give sanctuary to honey bees that help pollinate plants as well as butterflies and hummingbirds.

Avoid purchasing products that use cruel forms of animal testing, endangered species animal byproducts such as ivory and crocodile skin, or even medicinal products made from rhinos or black bears. All of these items support an often illegal system of unethical harvesting that damages endangered species. Look for companies in the HealRWorld Global Sustainable Business Directory dedicated to being "animal cruelty free."

Help end deforestation by adding more trees to our environment and limiting the industry. Go paperless as often as possible, and recycle whenever you can. When purchasing wood, look for the ‘Forest Stewardship Council’ certification. Whenever possible, eat vegetarian meals, as a huge portion of deforestation happens to support meat agriculture.