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Conservation welfare

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something called conservation welfare. You know how we care for animals and plants because they're important to our planet, right? Well, that's what conservation is all about. We try to keep things safe and healthy in nature.

But sometimes, there are dangerous situations for animals that we can't control, like pollution or climate change. This is where conservation welfare comes in. It's an idea that says we should take care of animals even if we can't help them return to their natural habitats.

We provide them with things like food, water, and shelter. We also make sure they aren't in pain, and we try to give them as much freedom as possible. This way, even if the animals can't live as they normally would in the wild, we're at least helping them live a good life.

It's kind of like if you were stuck inside on a rainy day. You might not be able to go outside and play like you normally would, but your grown-ups would still make sure you have things to do and food to eat, right? That's because they care about you and want you to be happy. Conservation welfare is caring about animals in the same way.
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