Appallingly, humans are still calloused enough that people intentionally and wantonly kill reptiles, particularly snakes. You probably know people who will kill a snake on sight, solely for the crime of being alive. Conservation Through Education seeks to overcome fear and ignorance and instill a sense of value and respect for all wildlife. Although each individual may only kill a small number of snakes, millions of people willing to do so equates to a considerable amount of senseless destruction. When combined with the many other pressures on wildlife, such as habitat loss, studies showing these animals in population decline come as no surprise. In some areas, people actually make a public spectacle of such activity.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
