Many bird species on the brink of extinction (1 Viewer)

Many species of birds on the brink of extinction

Black-legged kittiwake, snowy owl, antipodean albatross, cape gannet, dalmatian pelican and others.
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42314289

Hi bud,
The big problem we face is that the majority of the population could'nt care less.....as long as they can go to a big store and buy the latest high tech tv,thats all they really care about.
This planet and all it's natural treasures are the last thing on most peoples minds,until we can change this aparthy,more animals will become extinct and the planet will die a little bit more.....im afraid that is the harsh reality

Neil G. said:

Hi bud,
The big problem we face is that the majority of the population could'nt care less.....as long as they can go to a big store and buy the latest high tech tv,thats all they really care about.
This planet and all it's natural treasures are the last thing on most peoples minds,until we can change this aparthy,more animals will become extinct and the planet will die a little bit more.....im afraid that is the harsh reality

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Hit the nail on the head there Neil!
Homo sapiens are the only species a lot of people care about.
I'm not sure how we can change the mind-set.
I spent years working with young kids taking them out birdwatching, pond dipping and going out into the countryside. At an early age they used to get really excited and interested in the natural world.
Years later when I bump into them they have no interest in the natural world around them.
My only hope is that when they grow a bit older the seeds will bear fruit and they'll have some sort of interest in nature and conservation.