In a world where getting hands dirty is becoming less because it means less time on the phone (Hey I'm not saying humans are getting soft... er...no...actually I am saying that) the disconnection from nature is becoming more apparent and based on that,it's a concern to think who the decision makers regarding environmental policy may be in the future,
As someone who is far more at home (and happier) in the jungle but at the same time adamant that kids have good learning opportunities regarding science and environmentalism in general, I've been thinking about how kids need to have every chance to have the passion for nature ignited. The little ones in the image where Ram is showing them seed sowing of vegetables and flowers are a bit young to have the details of the plight of the leopard sink in and issues like poaching, habitat encroachment, trophy hunting and lack of support for the leopard have to be approached in a way that doesn't daunt them but rather inspires them. I'll have more again soon about the "Leopard Forest" tree planting program but there, the older children can and do take more on board and the post I made yesterday (on Facebook - see images and link below) regarding the cross breeding of big cats as an evolutionary tool is information that can be simplified and related to the kids regarding the importance of the leopard.
Witnessing children learn is inspiring and gives hope whereas with older generations this information isn't sinking in and species like the leopard are suffering accordingly. So it's about targeting the right audience for the future, getting kids passionate about the real stuff and in the meantime trying to hold on to what we've got so there is actually a future these children can embrace...
Interspecies Hybrids Play a Vital Role in Evolution
