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Highlights: #210 – Cameron Meyer Shorb on dismantling the myth that we can’t do anything to help wild animals
Dec 13, 2024
Cameron Meyer Shorb, the Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative, leads a fascinating discussion on improving wild animal welfare. He tackles the misconception that there's nothing we can do to help these creatures, exploring innovative solutions like selective reforestation and vaccine programs. Shorb also delves into the vast population of often-overlooked terrestrial arthropods and challenges the notion that nature is always good. The conversation even touches on cutting-edge gene drive technologies to combat harmful parasites, sparking hope for wildlife welfare.
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- Selective reforestation can enhance wild animal welfare by creating diverse habitats and supporting animal populations, aligning with conservation efforts.
- Vaccination programs, inspired by human public health strategies, offer a viable way to improve wild animal health while raising ethical concerns about ecosystem impacts.
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Selective reforestation emerges as a potential intervention for improving wild animal welfare by aligning it with established programs like REDD+, which focus on conservation and climate mitigation. This concept involves incentivizing communities to plant forests that not only sequester carbon but also create habitats that support diverse animal populations, potentially enhancing their well-being. Different types of forests can cater to various species' needs, and a deeper understanding of the welfare impacts of these choices could inform land management policies. Although empirical knowledge is still evolving, utilizing existing forestry practices presents a scalable opportunity to positively influence wild animal welfare without requiring groundbreaking technology.
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