Josh Donlan
Josh Donlan
affect cause change continue default either evolution extinction future humans include landscapes large scenario surely
Humans will continue to change ecosystems, cause extinctions, and affect the very future of evolution -- either by default or design. The default scenario will surely include ever more pests and weed-dominated landscapes and the extinction of most large vertebrates.
attitude eat lions serious shift view
Lions eat people. There has to be a pretty serious attitude shift on how you view predators.
acceptance attitude gaining huge includes major natural people public realizing talk
Obviously, gaining public acceptance is going to be a huge issue, especially when you talk about reintroducing predators. There are going to have to be some major attitude shifts. That includes realizing predation is a natural role, and that people are going to have to take precautions.
huge risks saying
We are not saying this is going to be easy. There are huge and substantial risks and obstacles.
advocating backing letting near van
We're not advocating backing up a van of cheetahs and letting them go near Tucson.