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The links we've listed here are concerned with the conservation and ethical treatment of animals — and the planet! Ironically enough, amongst the many compelling arguments in favor of genetic engineering are the ones put forward by conservationists who see cloning as a way of saving endangered species, like Rhinos. Unfortunately, it's widely believed that such notions might distract us from the very real plight of animals like the Rhino, the Kakapo or the Giant Panda.
If you're interested in the subject of conservation, check out the sites listed below, and perhaps make a donation to their efforts. I'd also highly recommend the book LAST CHANCE TO SEE by HITCH-HIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY author, the late Douglas Adams.
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Ashes and Snow
"In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, here or there, past or present." — Gregory Colbert, Creator of Ashes and Snow
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NDRC BioGems
"It's like people skim past all news about the ozone hole and the latest mysterious fish die-off and the wetlands being drained and junked by developers and Glacier National Park in Montana that will have no glaciers within 25 years, and they skim past the fact that the levels and flow of the Colorado River will be 20 percent lower in the next 20 years -- in our lifetimes! My God! The Colorado River drying up in our lifetimes! " — Robert Redford, Grist Magazine interview, November 2003
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Save the Rhino
"The great thing about being the only species that makes a distinction between right and wrong is that we can make up the rules for ourselves as we go along." — Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See, 1990
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The Nature Conservancy
Their mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth, by protecting the land and waters they need to survive.
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Asian Conservation Awareness Programme
"One of the most serious problems for wild animals is the international illegal trade in their body parts. Rhino horn, elephant ivory, tiger bone, turtle shell and bear gall bladder are all examples of wild animal products used for traditional cures, exotic foods and luxury goods. 1998 was the Chinese "Year of the Tiger". Today, there are less than 7,000 wild tigers left in the world, many of which may be killed for their bones and skins." — Jackie Chan, International Ambassador for the Asian Conservation Awareness Programme
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WildGlobe
"For as long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, men will kill each other." — Pythagoras
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The Rainforest Site
"Since time immemorial, one species became extinct every century. Today, one becomes extinct every hour. Wildlife around the world is being decimated by an awesome onslaught of threats ranging from habitat destruction and hunting, to pollution. Another serious threat - wildlife crime - is alone worth a staggering US $8 billion annually, second only to the illegal trade in drugs. People have slaughtered 98% of the world's black rhinosÉ we have wiped out more than half of Africa's elephants and three sub-species of tiger have disappeared forever. Tomorrow will be too late." — David Shepherd, Artist and Ambassador for Wildlife
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