Animals Quote by Emma Marris
““In more recent years, I've increasingly reported on specific cases where the interests of individual animals seem to conflict with the goal of biodiversity preservation. In order to save species, conservationists kill a surprising number of individual animals. And they treat animals very differently depending on whether they are common or rare; 'invasive' or native, 'feral,' or 'wild.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a Post‑Human World” by Emma Marris, 2012
Conservation often kills individual animals, treating species differently based on rarity or invasiveness, revealing ethical contradictions in biodiversity goals.
In simple terms: Saving species sometimes means killing individuals, with biased treatment.
Key Takeaway
Balance species protection with individual welfare.
Themes
ethics
conservation
biodiversity
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wildlife management
- policy making
- habitat restoration
- public education
Key Concepts
environmental philosophy
animal rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to sacrifice individuals for a species?
- How can policies reflect both species and individual values?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ecosystem complexity or local community needs.
