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The Compliment. [Britt’s thoughts]
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“The struggle is real.” Ever heard this saying before? It seems to be a popular phrase quoted by many these days when facing hard times or just a long and tiring day at work… Recently though – I have found it interesting that despite going through days of my own where the struggle has felt…
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The Journey to Mission:Wolf… [In the field]
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Mission:Wolf – the beginning of the WSYC in the field” journey. Read about my time with Jake learning about wolf conservation and receiving the great news that Why Should You Care has gotten its first official research job!
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The Dream That Chooses You [Britt’s Thoughts]
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What interesting beings dreams are. They take hold of us and seem to control many of the decisions we make throughout our time on this planet. Some are short-lived, while others manage to cling to us like some sort of parasite – both giving and taking from us depending on the day. Many dreams we will accomplish…
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Are you a wildlife tourist? [Research]
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Why should you care? Ever been on a vacation where you have had the opportunity to get upclose and personal with some native wildlife? Perhaps you went to Hawaii and saw a sea-turtle laying lazily near the beach. Maybe you went to the Galapagos and got to hang out with some sun-bathing iguanas. Or maybe…
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Brittnei and WSYC [Britt’s Thoughts]
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Recently, Jake and I took our annual trip to Yosemite. While savoring the fresh air and looking in awe upon the granite walls surrounding us, we put together this short informational video for you to further understand what exactly Why You Should Care does – and why it was created. There are two components to…
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How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]
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Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
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Warming Corals [Research]
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Without coral reefs, the oceans we depend on for food and health will not be able to function as efficiently as we require them to. And as they face a changing climate among other issues, reefs are in need of your protection and consideration. Even if you think you are too far away from reefs…
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Money, Nature, and Disease [Research]
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When you think of the word poverty, what comes to mind? Do you think of financial problems, a lack of food, and/or poor living conditions? While most people might – have you ever considered that economic growth could be related to disease creating organisms in our environment?
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Zoos and Stress [Research]
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Despite how natural to the human eye wildlife enclosures may appear – there are often various unnatural stimuli animals in captivity must combat with. These stimuli create various stress induced responses within the animals that are harmful to their happiness and well-being.
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Hope for the Predators [Research]
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What do you think of when you hear the word, carnivore? For many people, visions of snarling teeth, danger, and fear often arise. However, take a moment to ask yourself why do you feel these emotions (or any others that you do). Where do your feelings come from? Have you ever even actually seen one…
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The Truth in Our Night Skies [Research]
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The Sky is dark at night, right? Well, yes – but just how dark should it be and how dare are we making it? Have a look at how man-made light can impact more than just our ability to see the stars.
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The Proof Is in the Public [Britt’s Thoughts]
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Have a look at some interesting facts I discovered while studying ways to enhance public involvement with conservation science and just why each of my blog posts are crafted uniquely for you.
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Allow me to introduce myself and “Why Should You Care”… [Britt’s Thoughts]
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Hi! Nice to meet you! After you read this brief post – check out the “a little about the author” section at the top of this page.

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