Frequently Asked Questions

You can help protect endangered species by supporting conservation organizations, reducing your carbon footprint, advocating for stronger environmental policies, and spreading awareness about wildlife protection.

Endangered species are animals or plants that are at risk of becoming extinct due to factors like habitat loss, overhunting, or environmental changes. These species have very few individuals left in the wild, making them highly vulnerable.

• An endangered species is a plant or animal facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
• Key threats: habitat loss, climate change, pollution, poaching, and the spread of invasive species.
• Fewer than  4% of the world’s mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are currently listed as endangered.

Endangered species are more than just names on a list—they are living beings fighting for survival. Each loss brings us closer to an unbalanced world.

You can reduce your impact by conserving energy, reducing waste, choosing sustainable products, and supporting eco-friendly businesses. Additionally, participating in local conservation efforts and volunteering can make a significant difference.

1. Be mindful of your consumption: Conserve energy and water, avoid single-use plastics, and choose products with minimal packaging.
2. Support sustainable and ethical choices: Buy from eco-friendly brands, avoid products linked to deforestation or animal exploitation, and choose local, organic, or plant-based foods.
3. Reduce, reuse, and recycle: Limit waste by reusing items, recycling properly, and donating rather than discarding goods.
4. Get involved locally: Volunteer for clean-ups, tree planting, or wildlife monitoring programs in your area.
5. Advocate and educate: Share what you learn, support conservation organizations, and use your voice to influence others and promote policies that protect nature.

by following this simple steps, you're not only protecting the nature, but also the wildlife.

Every species plays a role in keeping ecosystems balanced. When one disappears, it can trigger a chain reaction that affects other animals, plants, and even humans. Preventing extinction helps protect biodiversity, food security, and the health of our planet.

Human activities like deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change have rapidly increased extinction rates—now estimated to be 1,000 times higher than natural levels.

Yes, with urgent action. Species like the Giant Panda and Humpback Whale have rebounded thanks to focused conservation efforts. Recovery is possible when people care and act together.

Animal cruelty encompasses any act that causes unnecessary pain, suffering, or distress to an animal. This includes intentional harm, neglect, and failing to provide adequate care, such as food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. It can also involve failing to provide adequate space, environmental enrichment, or proper handling, leading to physical or psychological harm.

Immediately contact your local barangay officials or the police by calling 911. You can also report it to PAWS via their phone number
(475-1688) or email
(philpaws@paws.org.ph) during office hours. To formally report the incident, you'll need to execute an affidavit and gather evidence like photos or videos.

In Quezon City, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a prominent organization dedicated to animal rights and welfare. PAWS, a volunteer-based NGO, focuses on preventing cruelty, sheltering animals, and promoting humane treatment through education and advocacy. They also work to rehabilitate rescued animals and find them new homes.

‎You can raise awareness in school, join campaigns, volunteer, and make kinder daily choices.