Save Species or ecosystems?

What was the main focus of the International Tiger Forum in St Petersburg?

• Addressing global pollution

• Discussing climate change solutions

• Raising funds for tiger conservation

• Promoting renewable energy

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According to Michael Baltzer, what is the benefit of saving tigers?

• It is a waste of resources

• It helps preserve entire ecosystems

• It only benefits the tigers

• It diverts funds from other species

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What is Dr. Ken Thompson's view on focusing on 'celebrity species'?

• It is the only way to raise funds

• It guarantees the survival of all species

• It oversimplifies the real problems

• It is the best approach to conservation

What controversial suggestion did Chris Packham make regarding giant pandas?

• Increase funding for their conservation

• Pull the plug on their conservation

• Relocate them to new habitats

• Breed them in captivity

What does Mark Carwardine believe is necessary for effective conservation?

• Combining species and ecosystem approaches

• Focusing solely on charismatic species

• Ignoring species on the brink of extinction

• Relying on government funding alone

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What does Mariana Fuentes say we should do to help sea turtles?

• stop people from going to beaches where sea turtles lay eggs

• move more sea turtles to zoos

• keep sea turtle nests and eggs safe

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