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The Conservation Conundrum: How Do We Decide Which Species to Save?

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 4 p.m.

From \u201csave the whales\u201d to \u201cprotect the bumblebee,\u201d 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\u2019s Danny Lewis speaks to Dr. Rebecca Nesbit, ecologist and author of the book \u201cTickets for The Ark: From Wasps to Whales \u2013 How Do We Choose What to Save?\u201d about the tricky ethical questions behind conservation.\n\n\xa0\n\nFurther Reading:\n\n\n\nA Belgian City Opens a Hotel for an Unusual Clientele: Insects | WSJ\xa0\n\nAre Shark Attacks a Sign of Conservation Success? | WSJ\xa0\n\nBird Populations Plummet in North America | WSJ\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices