The cost of saving pandas
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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The Social Lives of Mongooses
This chapter explores the speaker's journey to ecology and the fascinating social dynamics of banded mongooses, challenging traditional views on solitary carnivorous mammals. It highlights the significance of taxonomic bias in conservation efforts, emphasizing how human preferences often prioritize charismatic species over lesser-known animals. Through a philosophical lens, the discussion advocates for a holistic approach to conservation that values all species and their ecological roles.
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