Miscellaneous
When Melin and Tera are ready to move into their new enclosure a staff misstep spooks the lions and delays the process for days. The incident illustrates challenges that come with turning around a zoo, which is increasingly important as habit loss pushes many species to the brink of extinction. Tony discusses a lifetime of rescuing animals from traps set by villagers. For Tony, a sixth extinction event is almost inevitable as humans clear forests for plantations and housing. Zoo animals are “ambassadors” to a public that may never see them.