Wild Tomorrow, Why Wildlife Matters. Wild Tomorrow Ambassador Jeffrey Phillips caught up with Australian scientist and conservationist Simon Mustoe, author of the recently published book Wildlife in the Balance: Why Animals are Humanity’s Best Hope. Jeff asked Simon to share his insights about wildlife conservationWhy is animal conservation important? Animal conservation is important, because animals are the only mechanism to create biodiversity, which is the mechanism that creates a habitable planet for humans. Without animals, the energy from today’s plants (algae, trees, flowers etc) will eventually reach the atmosphere and ocean, much of it as carbon. The quantity of this plant-based waste is so More by responding to three intriguing questions which will be released in a series over the coming weeks. Today, we will find out why Simon believes we should care about the fate of wildlife populations. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more!
It’s a good feeling when two people can discuss a topic they’re passionate about, and that’s exactly what happened when Wild Tomorrow Ambassador, Jeff Phillips, had the pleasure of interviewing scientist and conservationist, Simon Mustoe, about wildlife conservation. Jeff is a big fan of Simon and his recently published book “dubbed as perhaps one of the most important books of our time”, Wildlife In The Balance: Why Animals are Humanities Best Hope. The book exudes the importance of animals and their contribution to the functioning of ecosystemsHow ecosystems function An ecosystem is a community of lifeforms that interact in such an optimal way that how ecosystems function best, is when all components (including humans and other animals) can persist and live alongside each other for the longest time possible. Ecosystems are fuelled by the energy created by plants (primary producers) that convert the Sun's heat energy More. Simon believes this view is the key to reestablishing a strong connection between people and the natural world.
Simon devotes his time to traveling and providing expertise in conservation, while collaborating with inspiring individuals to bring about measurable improvements for wildlife. His greatest passion lies in conveying this message to the global audience. We are thankful to Jeff and Simon for sharing this interview with us!
