Endangered Quote by Gary Larson
“People get very passionate about saving the whale, but when something like a Florida indigo snake is endangered there are not a lot of people out there holding up placards.”
About This Quote
Source Cartoon: The Far Side, 1994
Highlights disparity in public concern for charismatic megafauna versus less charismatic species.
In simple terms: People care more about popular animals than obscure ones.
Key Takeaway
Raise awareness for all endangered species.
Themes
conservation
public perception
biodiversity
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
satirical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- wildlife campaigns
- educational outreach
- policy lobbying
Key Concepts
charismatic bias
species advocacy
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make lesser‑known species visible?
- What strategies increase support for all wildlife?
A Different Perspective
Funding often favors popular species.
![“[Conservation] Barring that, just yell at people randomly to stop killing whales. It could catch on. Really. ("Would you like fries with that?" "Shut up and stop killing whales!" "Thank you. Drive through, please.")” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e7/christopher-moore-353_christopher-moore_conservation-barring-that-just-yell-at-p_1478469.jpg)
