Let’s face it—environmental conservation can be a daunting subject. The human population is increasing at an exponential rate. Habitat is being lost, altered, and fragmented at alarming rates. Species are in decline because of diseases, commercial collection, competition from nonnative wildlife, etc. Where do we even begin? How can one person make a difference? Can we really do anything about all of this devastation anyway? You may have heard the story of the man who, when asked why he was throwing starfish back in the ocean after a storm, replied as he threw another that, “Even though I can’t save them all, I can save this one.” There is some truth to that.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
