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Tenacious Beasts - Wildlife Recoveries and Hope

Offered By: Linnean Society via YouTube

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Wildlife Conservation Courses Ecology Courses Biodiversity Courses Animal Behavior Courses Conservation Biology Courses Environmental Ethics Courses Rewilding Courses

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Explore wildlife recoveries and their impact on our understanding of animals in this thought-provoking lecture by philosopher and conservationist Christopher Preston. Delve into stories from Preston's book "Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think about Animals," examining how the return of animals to their former habitats offers a unique opportunity to reassess our relationship with wildlife. Learn how modern ecological knowledge and wildlife biology enhance our ability to coexist with these returning species. Discover the multifaceted benefits of animal recoveries, including their positive effects on biodiversity, climate, and human morality. Gain insights from Preston's expertise as an English-born writer and philosophy professor, whose work on wildlife, environment, climate, and technology has been featured in prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, Orion, Smithsonian, and the Wall Street Journal.

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Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries and Hope | Christopher Preston


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Linnean Society

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