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According to 'Help Wildlife,' there are a few "golden rules" that we should live by when it comes to feeding wild animals. "Make sure it's something healthy, don't feed so much that they become dependent on people, always keeping in mind you won't be the only ones feeding them, and don't let them associate people with food. It's best for their survival that they remain independent and don't start approaching people for food," they told Bored Panda what we should all keep in mind.

I was also interested to find out more about vulnerable endangered bird species. The 'Help Wildlife' representative noted that we might be surprised to learn the truth about some species. "Which bird species are vulnerable will depend on where you live but it may not be the birds you think. Here in the UK, for example, starlings and gulls are pretty ubiquitous but both types of birds are experiencing declines in numbers," they said. However, we shouldn't care only about the birds whose populations are under threat—all birds should matter to us.

"Our ethos, though, is that all bird lives are important regardless of how common or rare they are. They all have their value as individuals and they all have an important role to play in the ecosystem. To protect wildlife, try to create a natural environment on your patch of earth. Let your grass grow, plant wildflowers, create natural areas in your garden like log piles and ponds. All these encourage insects which are an important food source for many bird species," they shared.

Meanwhile, professional pet photographer Karen was kind enough to share with me her approach to taking photos of animals. "My approach is to find ways to communicate with the animal in such a way that they understand what is being asked of them and that they feel happy to do it. So, that part is the same no matter what species I meet," she said that whether it's a dog or a cat or a bird, the core of what lies at her photography philosophy doesn't budge.

However, what does change depending on the species of animal is how Karen communicates with them. "Some animals are drawn to voice commands, others are attracted to movement, light, or noise. I’ll use whatever makes sense. Then there is the difference between companion animals (often referred to as pets) versus wild animals in their natural habitat," the photographer shared with Bored Panda. When it comes to taking pictures of pets, it's not only helpful that the owner gets involved, it's also a lot of fun.

"Where an animal has a bond with a human or handler, I will encourage the person to get involved in the session because, put quite simply, the animal will respond to them. If the animal is wild, then it is a matter of studying the natural habits of these animals and anticipating their behavior to get the shot," she said. Karen stressed the fact that photographers should never ever bait wild animals in order to encourage certain behaviors. It's unethical.