From “save the whales” to “protect the bumblebee,” animal conservationists rally advocates and officials to put resources toward ensuring the survival of a threatened species. But can we really save them all? Or are we overlooking the trade-offs as we decide which animals are protected to the detriment of others? WSJ’s Danny Lewis speaks to Dr. Rebecca Nesbit, ecologist and author of the book <a href="https://profilebooks.com/work/tickets-for-the-ark/">“Tickets for The Ark: From Wasps to Whales – How Do We Choose What to Save?”</a> about the tricky ethical questions behind conservation.
 
Further Reading:

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bug-hotels-aim-to-create-buzz-around-biodiversity-11660571992?mod=Searchresults_pos17&page=1">A Belgian City Opens a Hotel for an Unusual Clientele: Insects | WSJ</a> 
<a href="https://www.wsj.com/story/are-shark-attacks-a-sign-of-conservation-success-217f5bc1?mod=Searchresults_pos9&page=1">Are Shark Attacks a Sign of Conservation Success? | WSJ</a> 
<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bird-populations-plummet-in-north-america-11568930443">Bird Populations Plummet in North America | WSJ</a> 
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