“Young people are the future of conservation. We must inspire them and we must lead them by our example,” said Dr. Sybille Klenzendorf from the World Wildlife Federation. Over the years, Dr. Klenzendorf has worked on the conservation of endangered animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, rhinos and orangutans around the world. “We are really at [...]

How do zoos help endangered animals? Mankind has been key in helping put many animals on the endangered species act. So to help keep these animals alive many zoos will breed and house these animals to prevent their extinction. Some zoos will release a portion of the offspring back into the wild if that is [...]

There is some debate over the best way to save endangered animals. Some say zoo conservation programs and species survival plans are the best way to protect biodiversity and ensure that animals are reproducing and surviving those critical early years, when young offspring are so vulnerable. Others say the “adopt an animal” programs and donating [...]