Animals That Call The Forest Home | Forest Wildlife

Forest wildlife, comprising 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity, plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring forest health. With millions of plant and animal species, including 5,000 mammals, 8,000 birds, 3,000 reptiles, and 6,000 amphibians, forests support an incredible array of life. Key forest dwellers, such as ungulates, carnivores, primates, avifauna, and herpetofauna, perform essential ecological functions like seed dispersal, pollination, pest control, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. However, they face threats from habitat loss, poaching, climate change, and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts, including protected areas, sustainable forest management, community engagement, research, and international cooperation, are crucial to protect these species and their habitats, as seen in successful stories like mountain gorilla conservation and gray wolf reintroduction. #vlog #animals #wildlife