45+ Best Wildlife Quotes For Animals And Nature Lovers

Srija Chanda
Dec 12, 2023 By Srija Chanda
Originally Published on Jan 26, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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The term 'wildlife' is a collective term for the wild and native plants and animals of a region.

Wildlife quotes and sayings, save wildlife quotes, conserve wildlife quotes, inspirational quotes about nature, and funny wildlife quotes make us think about nature's beauty and worth. Wildlife quotes matter because they teach people about wildlife and wild animals and how they must respect and protect all things natural for a better future of all lives on Earth.

If you have ever thought about the reckless rate at which man is exploiting nature, you will know that a change in people's attitude is the need of the hour. Human beings co-inhabit with animals and plants, and yet, we do not find the need to stop and think of the immense harm we inflict on them every day.

We destroy their habitat without even caring about the many wild lives that are lost due to our selfish interests.

Be it an animal or a plant, man must learn to love and protect nature and wildlife for a better world with thriving biodiversity. People need to realize how important it is for an animal to live in their own habitat.

Animal life is as precious as human life.

At such times, nature and wildlife lovers can come forward and show the world how people can and must protect natural diversity through conservation efforts. We have compiled the best love for nature and wildlife quotes here that may inspire you to be compassionate towards all things natural.

If you like reading these quotes about wildlife, then do check out our [Wilderness quotes] and Wild quotes.

Quotes About Animals, Nature And Wildlife

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Here are some famous wildlife quotes that can help teach all people about the importance of caring for the wild. You will even find some amusing wildlife quotes in this list.

1. "Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first."

-Steve Irwin.

2. "The animals of the world exist for their own reasons."

-Alice Walker.

3. "The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth - soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife."

-Rachel Carson.

4. "Wildlife is something which man cannot construct. Once it is gone, it is gone forever."

-Joy Adamson.

5. "Wilderness without wildlife is just scenery."

-Lois Crisler.

6. "We can breed endangered species in captivity but with nowhere wild to release them their days are probably numbered."

-Steve Irwin.

7. "Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius."

-E.O. Wilson.

8. "Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are."

-Gretel Ehrlich.

9. "All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child."

-Marie Curie.

10. "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you."

-Frank Lloyd Wright.

11. "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order."

-John Burroughs.

12. "There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."

-Rachel Carson.

13. "To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug."

-Hellen Keller.

14. "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

-Albert Einstein.

15. "In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful."

-Alice Walker.

16. "An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."

-Martin Buber.

17. "I would rather be amongst forest animals and the sound of nature, than amongst city traffic and the noise of man."

-Anthony D. Williams.

18. "Like us, animals feel love, joy, fear and pain, but they cannot grasp the spoken word. It is our obligation to speak on their behalf ensuring their well-being and lives are respected and protected."

-Sylvia Dolson.

19. "The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans."

-Jim Fowler.

20. "No matter how few possessions you own or how little money you have, loving wildlife and nature will make you rich beyond measure."

-Paul Oxton.

Quotes About Plants And Forests

Our life on Earth is intertwined with plants and these wildlife quotes on forests and plants reverberate with the message to save them.

21. "For me, forests are like churches, hallowed places. There's a stillness about them, a sort of reverence."

-Sabrina Elkins.

22. "I tried to discover, in the rumor of forests and waves, words that other men could not hear, and I pricked up my ears to listen to the revelation of their harmony."

-Gustave Flaubert.

23. "How lucky country children are in these natural delights that lie ready to their hand! Every season and every plant offers changing joys."

-Miss Read, 'Village Diary', 1957.

24. "The planting of a tree, especially one of the long-living hardwood trees, is a gift which you can make to posterity at almost no cost and with almost no trouble…"

-George Orwell.

25. "Let us declare Nature to be legitimate. The notion of illegal plants is obnoxious and ridiculous in the first place."

-Terence McKenna.

26. "The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."

-John Muir.

Wildlife Conservation Quotes

Wildlife protection quotes and saving wildlife quotes are some of the best ways to disseminate conservation message among human beings.

27. "The message is simple: love and conserve our wildlife."

-Steve Irwin.

28. "There's no point bleating about the future of pandas, polar bears and tigers when we're not addressing the one single factor that's putting more pressure on the ecosystem than any other — namely the ever-increasing size of the world's population."

-Chris Packham.

29. "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves."

-Jane Goodall.

30. "If we kill off the wild, then we are killing a part of our souls."

-Jane Goodall.

31. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will."

-Theodore Roosevelt.

32. "It's not whether animals will survive, it's whether man has the will to save them."

-Anthony D. Williams.

33. "It is not enough to understand the natural world; the point is to defend and preserve it."

-Edward Abbey.

34. "Wherever there are wild animals in the world, there is always an opportunity for caring, compassion and kindness."

-Paul Oxton.

35. "Only when the last of the animals horns, tusks, skin and bones have been sold, will mankind realize that money can never buy back our wildlife."

-Paul Oxton.

36. "Never apologize for being over sensitive and emotional when defending the welfare of wildlife."

-Paul Oxton.

37. "If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love."

-Steve Irwin.

Sir David Attenborough Quotes On Wildlife And Nature

Here are some impactful words from Sir David Attenborough that may inspire you to learn and live in harmony with the natural environment.

38. "In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the earth."

- Sir David Attenborough.

39. "I've spent much of the last 50 years seeking wilderness filming animals in their natural habitat and, to some extent, avoiding humans. But, over the years, true wilderness has become harder to find."

- Sir David Attenborough.

40. "The living world is a unique and spectacular marvel yet the way we humans live on earth is sending it into a decline."

- Sir David Attenborough.

41. "It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest."

- Sir David Attenborough.

Wildlife Photography Quotes

These wildlife photography quotations will make you see the natural things of the world through a different lens.

42. "Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment."

-Ansel Adams.

43. "Actually, it's nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures, I'm only choosing the perspective."

-Katja Michael.

44. "There is no question that photography has played a major role in the environmental movement."

-Galen Rowell.

45. "To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality."

-Henri Cartier-Bresson.

46. "Climb up on some hill at sunrise. Everybody needs perspective once in a while, and you'll find it there."

-Robb Sagendorph.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotesfor everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 45+ Best Wildlife Quotes then why not take a look at Wildflower quotes, or Yin Yang quotes.

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Written by Srija Chanda

Master of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

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Srija ChandaMaster of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

An aspiring media professional, Srija is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Mass Communication at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, after completing her degree in journalism. With experience in PR and social media, she has also honed her leadership skills through her participation in a youth parliament. Srija's interests include devouring books, watching movies, and exploring new places through travel.

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