A new wildlife show, presented by an African veterinarian and aimed at children in Africa, aims to inspire them to become the custodians of a biosystem that is currently under severe pressure.“To reverse this trajectory, we urgently need to educate our children on the present conservation challenges, and the ones ahead,” says Dr Mark Ofua, a Nigerian wildlife veterinarian and presenter of Dr Mark’s Animal Show.
Even in a country like South Africa, which has a long history of conservation, 17% of mammal species are threatened with extinction, while another 10% are considered near threatened. By teaching children about their wildlife and exposing them to relatable role models, they can become advocates for conservation, help protect Africa’s natural resources and be the change the continent so desperately needs.“Think about it: How many interests have you picked up because you saw an adult doing it when you were a kid and thought it looked fun or interesting?”
He explains that the show aims to bring animals to life and inspire the next generation of African wildlife guardians. It does so by highlighting both rare and common animal species, providing fun facts about them as well as diving into the challenges they face, and culminates in an engaging quiz.
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