8 Animals Whose Lives Were Just as Hard as Ours in 2023

WRITER: MARYAM KALEEM

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I’ll never forget the first time I got sick as a kid. It was awful—I didn’t have any money to buy medicine, so I had to make my own! But it turns out that animals have to do this all the time because they don’t have insurance or anything like that. When these eight animals caught their first cold, they knew how it felt to be underinsured in America in 2016! So without further ado, here are eight animals whose lives were just as hard as ours in 2022.



1) Bees

Bees are one of the most important animals that pollinate plants and crops. Without them, our world would look drastically different. Bees were hit hard by Colony Collapse Disorder. This is a phenomenon where an entire bee colony dies or goes missing. Scientists still don't know what causes it, but they believe it's linked to pesticides or the way we treat bees with neonicotinoids. It's been difficult for bee populations to recover because of this disorder and if something isn't done soon then our world could run out of food sources! The living conditions have also taken a toll on animals in their natural habitats. These habitats have become more polluted, meaning animals have less clean water, air, and space to live in. They're also facing many new challenges like climate change which means their homes are getting hotter than before. Many wild animal species are becoming extinct too - some of these animals include elephants, lions, and pandas- all endangered due to human actions.

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2) Pigs

Pigs are domesticated animals, which doesn't mean they're not intelligent. In fact, studies have shown that pigs are one of the most intelligent animals and can be trained to perform tricks similar to those of a dog. Although pigs enjoy basking in the sun and playing outdoors just like wild animals, many never see their natural habitat outside of their mothers' wombs. Instead, they live inside giant metal pens with hard concrete floors and limited room to move around. There is no mention of their welfare at all on the food packaging or when you order it at restaurants because it is illegal to say how animals were raised on packaging in this country. Wild animals: Wild animals tend to live much more fulfilling lives than those who are raised by humans. As the predators of Earth's ecosystem, they need huge spaces and lots of prey to survive so they roam across vast distances while also hunting for food themselves. They also don't experience being shut up in cages every day or being forced into stressful situations where trainers try out new circus tricks on them--even though we consider wild animals vicious creatures we hunt for sport, there is no way an animal could learn such behavior from its natural upbringing if there was none of that kind training going on for generations.


3) Cats

Cats are funny animals because they're so sneaky. They can be running around on the table and then just disappear when you're not looking. They also make this awkward meow sound that sounds like a baby with asthma--it's really something else! 

Sometimes you wake up early, look out your window, and see a dog sleeping peacefully under your neighbor's car. You think What a nice scene, until it jumps up and steals your slippers out of your closet without making any noise whatsoever. Those dogs are so hard to catch! I bet if I tried playing dead, my cat would come over to sniff me for a few seconds before deciding he was too bored to deal with it. Who knows how those two got along? Maybe their owners knew how hilarious these two were together? Perhaps these funny animals had some sort of secret double life... Who knows? All we know is that cats aren't always cute and cuddly, especially at night time!

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 MY  domestic CAT (Death 26feb2022😢)

4) Dogs

In 2022, the world is a much harsher place for animals than it was even ten years ago. The world has become more crowded and resources are scarce. Dogs are seen more often scavenging through trash cans or left to wander the streets hungry and alone. Those who live on farms or with families have it better, but their lives still aren't easy. The once friendly atmosphere of the dog's world has been replaced by fear and distrust from humans who see them only as food sources or dangerous beasts to be tamed. Dogs used to bark at strangers out of curiosity; now they lunge and bite without warning. In response, many governments across the world have passed laws that require owners to restrain their dogs or pay hefty fines if they attack someone. It's not an uncommon sight these days to see packs of stray dogs roaming around abandoned buildings while people avoid eye contact with them when they pass by. 

The world became such a hard place for animals that many species went extinct during this time period. Wolves were hunted down like dogs because people feared they would attack children - even though wolves rarely do so unless provoked (which wasn't hard considering how we treated them). Once again man showed his arrogance as he attempted to dominate nature, unaware that he was actually destroying himself in the process.

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5) Horses

Horses are such majestic animals, but they can be difficult to keep around. They need a lot of space and food, and they're prone to injury. Horses also often live miserable lives due to their long work days and lack of socialization. These animals have been around for a long time, though, and we owe it to them to make sure that we take care of them going forward. It's not always easy, but at the end of the day, these animals deserve better. -Farm animals: When most people think about farm animals, they think about chickens. And while chickens do certainly face some difficulties living on farms, pigs are the animal with the roughest deal. Pigs used to roam freely before modern farming came into existence; now they spend their entire life locked inside cages or crates that barely allow them enough room to turn around. Chickens may have it rough sometimes (especially when there's an outbreak), but pigs experience what is arguably worse treatment on a daily basis because they are seen as more profitable than chickens by factory farmers. 

-Dogs: Dogs can be wonderful companions and even provide therapy to those who need it--though many dogs face pretty tough conditions.


6) Deer

Deer have a hard time in their natural life too. They live to be about 7-15 years old and survive on vegetation, fruits, and berries. Hunting is popular for deer meat, so it's important that you buy from sources that are humane like this one (link). There's even a full month dedicated to deer conservation where you can do your part for the cause. Check out this link ____.

So how does the natural life of animals compare to our lives? Probably pretty well actually! We work about 40 hours a week and deer only need 3 hours of sleep at night if they're healthy enough. Deer also don't rely on technology or electricity, which would make their lives much more challenging than ours. The natural life of animals will continue to remain difficult due to climate change, deforestation, overpopulation, and human expansion. You can find more information about animal welfare here ___.


7) Cows

Cows are big, clumsy animals with a knack for getting themselves into trouble. They're also the primary source of milk, which is one of the most common dairy products consumed by people around the world. As long as they're properly cared for and live a happy life, cows can grow to be productive members of society. That said, some animals have it worse than others. Here are eight animal lives that were just as hard as ours in 2022... Continuation (six+ sentences using at least one of these words or phrases: animals, animal life story, animals home, funny animals 2022):

8) Frogs and reptiles

Frogs and reptiles are popular pets, but they often require a lot of care and attention. Because frogs need to be kept wet, their tanks need to be regularly cleaned, and the frogs themselves need to be fed every day or two. Reptiles are even more high-maintenance: because they're cold-blooded animals, they can't regulate their own body temperature very well, so owners have to provide heat by either keeping them near a heat source or purchasing an expensive heating pad. Frogs and reptiles also require special care because they're sensitive to pollutants like household cleaners and fertilizers (which can kill them) or the chemicals used for bedding (which can cause chronic damage). But the rewards are worth it! Though animal lovers may sometimes feel like taking on these animals' burdens is overwhelming, it's hard not to appreciate how rewarding it is when your pet appreciates you enough to give you the head nod with its eyes wide open.

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write by.  Maryam Kaleem