Intelligence is the rarest and most precious biological adaptation.

It has
encumbered humanity to the top of the natural hierarchy. Humans should use
that privileged position to help non-sentient animal beings.
Wild predators, like the iberic lynx, are in particular danger of extintion.
Humanity itself may be responsible of the disappearance of some species due to
uncontrolled hunting. There were a time that hunters killed numerous elephants
just to get the ivory from their tusks.
Life is precious and scarce in the universe, few planets meet the conditions to
support it. The Earth is rich in biodiversity, and everything should be done to
keep it that way.
Zoos can play an important role in that aspect, providing accurate recreations of
the natural habitats of the species. It is the perfect place to show children the
animals in their home environment and educate them about this problem.
Preserving the endangered animals is the responsability and privilege of mankind
as architects of nature.

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