A lot of African wildlife is very big. If you're…
“A lot of African wildlife is very big. If you're protecting the big stuff, you're usually protecting the small stuff, too. One of the main things we advocate for is for countries to set aside, even if it's fewer places, really big places, so that you can have viable populations.”
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Protecting large habitats safeguards smaller species, ensuring ecosystem health.
In simple terms: Saving big areas also saves the small ones.
Preserve large natural areas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- national parks
- wildlife corridors
- environmental NGOs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the challenges of designating huge reserves?
- How can small species benefit from protecting large habitats?
Large areas may be politically difficult to set aside.