Let’s face it. As human beings, our very existence is rooted in the “wild” side, that primal state where the fear of being eaten was a constant threat. We were in tune with nature because there was no other option. But, our species climbed the evolutionary ladder, torch in hand, mastering the environment as we grew, building concrete walls for safety. Now, as we look down from our towering skyscrapers at the top of the chain, we face another challenge, much different from the plight of ancient ancestors who simply required a sharp spear. What’s at stake though, is essentially the same – survival.
There has been a disconnect during our biological ascent. We live on a planet that is beginning to reject our very presence thanks to our shortsighted love affair with fossil fuels and lack of respect for our fellow creatures. It is my humble opinion that our only chance to keep a seat on this space ship of biodiversity we call Earth is to reestablish what was lost: an appreciation and care for the natural world and the organisms that call it home.
Never before has telling the stories of wildlife and humankind been more important. At the intersection of both, reconnection, restoration, conservation, education, science, and human emotion do have the power to make a difference.