They seldom take more than they need for survival and certainly don't destroy their surroundings where they live. They respect each other and live in balance and harmony unless disturbed. Animals have allowed us to capture them, tame them, study them, and control them with acceptance and little protest. So, they can teach us about acceptance, and hopefully compassion and understanding. Each one has a different impact and a different role.
All animals fit into the total harmony of nature and are balanced.
Other species create a sense of fear or anger. Each has a role in the web of life. They are often more persistent and more resilient than we humans could ever be. Large predators such as the wolf, cougar, and bear also fascinate us and scare us. They rarely injure us or encroach on our territory in comparison to what we have done to theirs.