Guide 10A Conservation
Resources
Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
About this Guide
Comfort Zone
Visiting animal rehabilitation centers is tougher that I thought it would be. We are able to get footage for this guide and learn a lot about the animals, but it is also sobering to hear about how the animals were injured and the status of their species. Many of these facilities struggle to raise money for animal food and veterinary care, but remain dedicated to their conservation mission. The heartening thing is that there are so many people from diverse backgrounds and with varied beliefs who come together over an interest in animals and their habitats.
Lesley
Additional Activities
Rehabilitation Centers
Most regions have a variety of wildlife centers that specialize in avian, mammalian, or even reptilian care. Some supplement donations with public viewing and educational outreach activities. See if you have any of these facilities nearby, it may be the closest you can get to elusive species.
Lights, Camera…
If you are thinking of photographing specimens, organisms, and other small items, it may be worth investing in a photo tent and lights. Being able to control lighting, shadows, and reflections makes a noticeable impact on quality. If it’s not possible to set up a mini studio, many tents, reflectors, and lights collapse for storage or transport. If you are doing a lot of close-up wildlife photography, a reflector may be almost as valuable as a tripod.
Behind-the-Scenes
Panda-modium
It’s probably not a big surprise at this point, but we have a “few” panda items. Including panda costumes, stuffed animals, and plenty of books.
Stranger than Fiction
Some of the science fiction comics, books, and movies we grew up with are becoming reality. Resurrecting mammoths? That would be science fiction coming to life.
HumanBio
We have been having so much fun with this animals course, we’re looking forward to working on HumanBio.org, the next course in the series.
Still Watching for Whales
We finally spotted a few at Yaquina Head Lighthouse. The counts have been good this year, we just kept missing the show.
This is a stock image from our photo subscription, sometimes you have to fake it to make it.
This is the raptor center introduction we decided not to use :).
Getting Full
We had no idea how many specimens, books, and animals would make their way into the cargo container while developing this course.
Great Egrets (Ardea alba) in the Willamette Valley
Recommended Books
A runaway bestseller for a reason: well-written and compelling.
An opportunity to see species that are likely to go extinct.
A fascinating look at the complexity of raptor behaviors.
Build a Library
Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
Conservation Product Page
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Back to the Future
Module 10 Overview
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10A: Conservation