The New Conservationists: Where Do Zoos Fit into the Conservation Puzzle? (Part 1)
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Ashleigh Papp, an animal scientist turned storyteller, takes us on a trip to the zoo. People are divided on zoos, but as Papp explains, the thoughtful work that goes into caring for animals makes modern zoos conservation powerhouses. This is part one of The New Conservationists, a four-part Friday Fascination series about the evolving world of animal conservation.
Recommended reading:
– Flying Conservationists Teach Endangered Birds to Migrate
– The Last Wild Horses Are Finally Returning to Their Natural Habitat
– Great Nicobar Island Is a Paradise in Danger
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Science Quickly is produced by Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper, Madison Goldberg and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was hosted by Rachel Feltman with co-host Ashleigh Papp. Our show is edited by Madison Goldberg with fact-checking by Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck. The theme music was composed by Dominic Smith.
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