Kamilah Van
Professor Brenda Thomas
IDS 3920 CRN 10140
Journal Entry: Goodall
Excerpt
from Hope for Animals and Their World
Healing
Earth’s Scars: It’s Never Too Late
Jane
Goodall, Gail Hudson, and Thane Maynard
Through shared stories about species and their
importance to the environment this narrative was able to provide a closer look
in regards to endangered species. “My four reasons for hope, about which I have
written and spoken extensively, are simple- naive perhaps, but they work for
me: our quite extraordinary intellect, the resilience of nature, the energy and
commitment of informed young people who are empowered to act, and commitment of
informed young people who are empowered to act, and the indomitable human
spirit” (Goodall). The efforts done to limit and ultimately eliminate the rate
at which animals are on the verge of extinction allow a clearer understanding of
the tasks that people are taking on throughout the world. As a closer look is
taken as to why endangered species are becoming more of a norm one can find
that the collaborative efforts of others are allowing such animals to have a
safe environment to get out of their current status. Through the many examples
the passion of the author about this cause is apparent. Something to be noted
is that it takes man efforts, laws, and funding to help establish safer environments
for the animals to live in and flourish.
Collaboration picture of engangered species.
What I was enlightening about this reading were the
countless examples of efforts being done around the world to help rehabilitate
areas that were diminishing which ultimately affected the animals that
inhabited that area. By taking a closer
look at places like Kenya, Utah, and Ontario I was provided with a better
understanding of the hard work that goes into making sure that the animals in
question are provided with quality living conditions to help elongate their
lives. “The pollution of our streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans is one of the
more shocking results of the use of chemicals and other damaging agents in agriculture,
industry, household products, golf courses, and gardens, since much of this
poison is washed into the water” (Goodall). Through the various examples it
provided me with a better visual of the situation. Also, I was apparent that
with the collaboration of others who care about the issue matters could be
taken to ensure that endangered species are eliminated by providing more
concern for the needs of such animals. With each project completed more opportunities
are available to diminish the terrifying rates of animal extinction.
Logo for the Jane Goodall Institute.
Photo Credit: http://www.janegoodall.org/
Apart from endangered species this reading talked
about a variety of other world issues such as water pollution, relief efforts,
and education. What is good about this part of the text is that it didn’t just
focus on one type of issue. By branching out to these other topics it provided
a better understanding of the surrounding area. “All around the world, it has
been shown that as women’s education improves, family size tends to drop- and
after all, it was the growth of the population in the area that first led to the
grim conditions TACARE was trying to address” (Goodall). With a better
understanding of the issues at hand the public can be better aware of what’s
going on. For those interested in helping this provides a larger platform for
them to determine the areas that need help. By collaborating with efforts like JGI
and TACARE it can help improve the lives of people in poor communities.
Photo Credit: http://www.fws.gov/redwolf/
Throughout the reading the importance is stressed
about why we need nature in our lives. For me this reminds me of the sense of
place discussions that is incorporated in our coursework and class discussions.
I wonder from this reading how much sense of place factors how an individual feels
about such issues as endangered species. “If we allow extinctions to happen
through ignorance or greed, then with the loss of each endangered species and
unique population, our world becomes less diverse and strikingly less beautiful
and mysterious” (Goodall). I believe that we should all hold each other accountable
for the efforts that we take place in because it could be the issues behind why
animals are falling into extinction. If our society held more concern about the
importance of endangered species I believe it would improve how we feel about
the topic ad promote change.
Excerpt
from Hope for Animals and Their World
Why
Save Endangered Species?
Jane
Goodall, Gail Hudson, and Thane Maynard
It’s important to have concern for endangered
animals because they are a part of the land. With the collaborative effort of
what all animals and plants provide to the Earth we all have an important role.
Through this text more efforts and explanations where made about the importance
for saving animals that can’t save themselves. This reading is more persuasive than
the last but is still rooted in examples and key findings that assist in this
cause. “It is indeed true that the
expense of saving an endangered species can be exorbitant, so it is fortunate
that in many countries there are laws protecting life-forms threatened with
extinction” (Goodall). With hundreds of species going into extinction without
human concern it is important that closer attention is paid to such animals in
an effort to offer relief. As more research is produced about this topic it is
interesting to see the continuous efforts that are being implemented over time.
Baby Red Wolfs.
Home page of World Wild Life. Featuring Top 5 Species Adoptions.
Photo Credit: http://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/default.aspx?sc=AWY1200WCGA4&searchen=google&gclid=CLGbl4-mvb0CFfNxOgodUzAAPg
One thing about this reading is that it leans on
hope as a needed factor to promote change. Educating people can be one of the
key components to getting more support on the issue. Protecting the Earth is a
major concern and as a society we need to learn how to get around barriers like
government neglect and the values placed on these issues. “To save planet
Earth, each of us who cares must become involved in protecting and restoring
the wild places and the animals and plants that live there (Goodall). With everyone playing their role in the design
of our society I think sometimes it takes people being able to see that their actions
to make a difference. With collaborative efforts from concerned individuals and
nonprofit organization many efforts can be made.
*There were two readings written by Goodall so I wrote about both. 
