Examine the use of the modal auxiliary verb phrase need to c…

Examine the use of the modal auxiliary verb phrase need to consider in the Extract . What is the meaning of need here?Snakes, monitor or rock monitor lizards and sometimes even the odd crocodile are prevalent in the city . “Most snakes we encounter are harmless. They’re mostly brown house snakes. … The snake won’t harm you if you just leave it alone. The weather, like rain … plays a role…. They often seek shelter and might by accident go into your yard to look for a warm and dry place to stay. … We need to consider the effects of urbanization on snakes’ natural habitat.(Taken from the Pretoria East Record, 26 February, 2021, page 10, article titled “Do not kill snakes”, experts plead by Danielle Garrett.)