Conversations with Tyler Ami Vitale on Photojournalism and Wildlife Conservation
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Feb 7, 2024 
Ami Vitale, a renowned National Geographic photographer, shares her extensive journey in wildlife conservation and photojournalism. She reveals unconventional panda conservation strategies and discusses the ethical complexities of animal captivity and de-extinction. Vitale also reflects on her decade in conflict photography, emphasizing the critical human stories behind the lens. Additionally, she explores the evolving cultural role of National Geographic in a digital world and highlights the importance of mentorship and diversity in photojournalism.
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Panda Costumes
- Panda keepers in China wear panda costumes scented with panda urine.
- This is done to minimize human interaction with pandas being reintroduced into the wild.
Panda Survival Rates
- Panda survival rates increased due to conservation efforts, including stricter anti-poaching laws and reforestation projects.
- Public awareness and breeding programs also played a key role.
Panda Breeding
- Pandas' low fertility and perceived lack of sex drive were partly due to habitat loss and lack of female choice in breeding.
- Successful breeding programs changed this understanding.
