Humans have been captivated by wild animals since the dawn of time, paying homage to them in art, folklore, and fables. Now, with thousands of species threatened with extinction, there’s a strong probability that instead of mythologising them, we will soon be eulogising them.
According to figures by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, more than 40,000 of the 142,500 species assessed are on the brink of extinction. It’s a figure scientists are working to reverse, or at least slow.
Responsible wildlife tourism plays a strong part in bringing some of these species back from the brink, particularly because tourists who seek out animals on their travels are often not aware they are inadvertently contributing to their suffering.
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