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“An animal that is very abundant, before it gets extinct, it becomes rare. So you don't lose abundant animals. You always lose rare animals. Therefore, they're not perceived as a big loss.” quote by Daniel Pauly
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“An animal that is very abundant, before it gets extinct, it becomes rare. So you don't lose abundant animals. You always lose rare animals. Therefore, they're not perceived as a big loss.”

Daniel Pauly

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Abundant species become rare before extinction, so loss is less noticed; rare species loss feels larger.

In simple terms: Common animals become rare, making loss seem smaller.

Key Takeaway

Protect rare species before they become scarce.

Themes

conservation ecology perception

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

advisory educational

When to use this quote

  • wildlife management
  • environmental policy
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

population dynamics extinction risk human bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we value common species before they decline?
  • What policies can prioritize rare species?
A Different Perspective

Rare species may be overlooked until too late.

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