4.Dear humans,
It's the first time for me to write to you, my children. I sent you many messages in the past, but you always overlooked (忽视) them. So I write you a letter.
First, let me tell you more about our family. Dear humans, besides you, I have many other children. Some of them fly in the sky; some of them swim in water; some live in ice-covered places; some run in the grasslands.
Some of them are as small as your fingernails (手指甲), such as bugs; some of them are as big as cars, such as elephants. They might live in your neighborhood, or even in your house. But you may never have the chance to meet others.
You bring them home to be your pets, friends, and helpers. You put them in zoos. You kill them for their meat and fur (毛皮). And you even catch them for fun. They bring you money and joy. But they also bring you danger and death.
I hope you can remember that wild animals are not your food, clothes or furniture. They are your brothers and sisters. You are equal. You should grow up together.
Humans, you are smart and hard-working. You created colorful cultures. You can decide where you go, as well as where I go.
But you don't respect me. You change my lands, my forests, my rivers. You ask me more than what I can give you. I'm worried that one day you will be lonely.
So, grow up, humans. Grow up to be more responsible (负责任的). I hope you and all the wildlife can live happily in my arms.
Yours
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