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Abstract: The need to appreciate the interconnectedness of all life on Earth has never been more important than it is today, as our own species, mostly through ignorance, threatens to unravel the rich biological tapestry of which we are a part, and upon which we ultimately depend. Art, and especially imagery, can play a crucial role in reestablishing the profound and vital link between ourselves as individuals and the natural world. Recognizing this, conservationists are making ever more use of illustration in education campaigns worldwide on behalf of endangered wildlife and ecosystems. In this article I have tried to articulate my own feelings about nature, to trace the path that led me to work in this specialized area of art, and to relate some of the lessons I have learned applying illustration to conservation.read more

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..The mission of ZACC conferences is to bring field researchers together with representatives of zoos and aquariums to tell compelling stories. We look for projects that have a sound scientific foundation but as importantly include a holistic approach which includes employment and direct involvement and benefits to local populations as well as containing an active education component. We think the projects listed here not only represent good science but they tell inspiring stories.
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Some thoughts and reflections on the use of illustration in Biodiversity Education Campaigns Stephen D. Nash Scientific Illustrator, Conservation International, Visiting Research Associate, Department of Anatomical Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Art, S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, New York, U.S.A. snash@ms.cc.sunysb.edu
Abstract: The need to appreciate the interconnectedness of all life on Earth has never been more important than it is today, as our own species, mostly through ignorance, threatens to unravel the rich biological tapestry of which we are a part, and upon which we ultimately depend. Art, and especially imagery, can play a crucial role in reestablishing the profound and vital link between ourselves as individuals and the natural world. Recognizing this, conservationists are making ever more use of illustration in education campaigns worldwide on behalf of endangered wildlife and ecosystems. In this article I have tried to articulate my own feelings about nature, to trace the path that led me to work in this specialized area of art, and to relate some of the lessons I have learned applying illustration to conservation.read more