Word: speciesism
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“Besides the fact that we are the dominant species and have the obligation to protect other species, the loss of habitat [of orangutans] impacts the rainforest, its inhabitants and people across the world,” she said.
“More than 80 percent of the orangutans’ habitat have been destroyed,” Assistant Professor of Anthropology Cheryl D. Knott said. “Pressures around the world are pushing this unique species toward the brink of extinction.”
“The fact is that we still know extraordinarily little about orangutans, and it is a very important species because of its close relationship to us, yet it is trembling on the edge of extinction,” said Richard Wrangham, curator of primate behavioral biology at the...
Knott said students can help preserve habitats for orangutans by supporting the U.S. Great Ape Conservation Act fund, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other conservation agencies fighting to preserve habitats for endangered species.
Since the beginning of cinema, directors have been falling for their leading ladies. At least in this sense, Quentin Tarantino is a traditionalist. "People talk about beautiful actresses," says Tarantino. "Like Cameron Diaz--she's a beautiful girl. But I went to high school with three girls who look like...