Abstract
Many of the plants and animals we love, and even more we do not know about, are in serious danger. Species extinctions are occurring at alarming rates. But how do we prevent extinction from happening? One strategy is to first make people aware of what is going on. If people know which plants and animals are in danger, they will be more likely to support measures that protect those species. We can do this by drawing attention to problems facing species that people are familiar with, like African lions, Siberian tigers, and humpback whales. Sadly, this strategy ignores many weird and wonderful creatures most people may know nothing about! More importantly, it prevents us from protecting other important species and the environments in which they live. It is time to re-think our approach so that we can protect as many species and habitats as possible!
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Moynes, Vishnu Prithiv Bhathe, Christina Brennan, Stephanie Ellis, Joseph R
ENVIRONMENTAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION Organizations that focus on protecting specific animals, plants, and habitats, but that operate without influence from governments
FLAGSHIP SPECIES Often large, charismatic mammals or birds chosen by ENVIRONMENTAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (eNGO) to act as a symbol to raise public awareness and money for conservation e orts
Summary
BIODIVERSITY The variation of life within a given habitat or ecosystem. ENVIRONMENTAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (eNGO) Organizations that focus on protecting specific animals, plants, and habitats, but that operate without influence from governments. CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN Organized activities carried out to achieve a specific purpose related to protecting specific animals, plants, and the habitats in which they live. FLAGSHIP SPECIES Often large, charismatic mammals or birds chosen by eNGOs to act as a symbol to raise public awareness and money for conservation e orts
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Siberian Tigers
Humpback Whales
Flagship Species
African Lions
Important Species
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