Deforestation harms animals that live in forests by destroying their habitats. It involves cutting down trees and burning the forest land. This damages the quality of the soil. The document discusses how deforestation affects koalas, pandas, monkeys and other animals by taking away their homes. It suggests educating others about the impacts and promoting reduction, reuse and recycling to help limit deforestation. The author believes deforestation should stop to protect animals and nature.