Because of earlier efforts by true conservationists, today's wildlife populations are in great shape. Animals such as rabbits, quail, squirrels and white-tailed deer that have easily adapted to our steadily changing environment will continue to do well and maintain healthy populations. Other wildlife species will not be so fortunate due to the alarming rate of habitat disappearing in the United States. These species will have to be closely monitored by wildlife professionals so their basic needs for survival can be met. Quality habitat is the most important thing needed for the survival of wildlife.
Ideal habitat provides everything an animal requires for life.
These basic needs include food, water, cover, and space. All animals rely on us to both protect existing habitat from being destroyed or developed and to improve or create new habitat. This will be the key to the future success of wildlife survival. The term wildlife includes all wild animals. These animals are broken into two different categories - game and nongame.