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Dinosaurs remind us to rescue the endangered species

The threat

In the contemporary world where technology is exponentially increasing and machines are replacing humans in many areas, there are several challenges which the technology cannot deal with and they require the grave attention of the Human race. One of such challenges is to save the endangered species. Species have been going extinct in the past as well due to different reasons, but the number today is greater than ever. Out of 41,415 species present on the IUCN Red List, 16,306 are endangered species which means that they are on the verge of extinction. It is said that the effect of human activities on nature is extremely catastrophic and it has led to endangering a large number of species. According to a report, about 200 to 2000 species go extinct every year. More than half of the earth’s biodiversity has been lost over the past four decades which is an astonishing number. The population of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians has declined by 60%. These numbers are threatening because the extinction of species leads towards disturbance in the balance of nature and adversely affects the food chain and ecosystem. These facts should not be ignored as about 27% species of the total known species are on the verge of extinction.

Spreading the word

There is a dire need of spreading awareness among the public so that such measures can be taken which pave the way for eradicating and minimizing extinction. The imbalance in nature and ecosystems is the leading cause behind the threat posed to the existence of many species. A single organization or a few groups can never achieve the balance of nature back. It is rather a goal that can be only accomplished if global collaboration is offered. Every single human, on an individual level, needs to take steps for the prevention of this destruction of nature and earth. This responsibility falls on the shoulders of every member of the human race. If we don’t start being conscious about nature, we might survive, but the generations to come might not. If this situation goes on, Homo Sapiens might become endangered in a decade or two, and might cease to live after a few. Every individual needs to be informed of the consequential threat that the world is facing so that preventive measures can be taken and changes in behaviors as the leading species are brought about before it’s too late to react and all we are left with is regret.

Inform the little ones too

Along with spreading awareness among the adults and well-informed individuals, we should not forget the little kids who will be the face of the future, whose actions will decide the fate of the earth. Young minds are easy to mold so it’s vital to inculcate a sense of responsibility within them so they can become an asset for tomorrow. We need to devise such attractive strategies for young children that are both successful and engaging. They are too young to understand that by themselves, but this can be done by delivering it in a facile way. The best option to do this is using dinosaur puppets like those available at Only dinosaurs to execute puppet shows. Puppetry is found to be extremely convenient and fruit-bearing in the context of communicating with children. Thus, if this message is conveyed using puppet shows, it is going to weigh more as it will not only attract the kids but they will interactively learn the message.

Now one might ask why to do it specifically using dinosaur puppets. The answer to this question is pretty easy and logical. The dinosaurs are the most famous extinct species, that although lived millions of years ago, still have an impression on the minds of people because of the discovery of their fossils and the curiosity to know what earth was like when they existed. Every child ‘knows’ dinosaurs, and they also know that dinosaurs don’t exist now. So what can be better than an extinct species warning them about the extinction of further species? The message needs to be communicated that such a ferocious species ended up being extinct because of changes in the ecosystem in the past and today, we are facilitating such circumstances again. The only difference is that the abrupt changes in the ecosystem at the time were facilitated by nature but this time, humans are the facilitators. There is an ample mix of dinosaur puppets available at Only Dinosaurs and other such stores, which can be utilized to fabricate the desired puppet shows. The dinosaur puppets at these shows will deliver the seriousness of this issue explaining what it means when a species is endangered and the concept of extinction. For the puppet shows to be effective, one needs to make sure that they are engaging. Along with the content of information shared, the dinosaur puppets and the ventriloquist also play a significant part. Children will not be able to develop their interest in the show if the dinosaur puppets are dull and boring. So, interactive puppets like those from Only Dinosaurs that can blink their eyes and move their heads and necks should be utilized. Moreover, the ventriloquists need to be highly professional so that the puppets are not only visually appealing but their voices are also impactful. There are other dinosaur-themed items also available at Only Dinosaurs and similar stores that can be used to add further details to the puppet show and make it even more appealing.

The dinosaur puppet shows should revolve around Dinosaurs’ own story of distinction in a captivating way. They should also throw light on the activities and carelessness of human beings that have led to this situation. The dinosaur puppet shows need to be emotionally engaging as children are more likely to be moved by things that affect them emotionally. The plot should be designed such that it shows the misery of other creatures whose lives are devastated by human activities. Other animal puppets like tigers and orangutans available at Only Dinosaurs and similar stores can also be used so that children can know that these animals are also endangered and might extinct shortly. Such shows need to be presented worldwide in schools, parks, and science fairs so that the cause can be spread.