Fairy takeaway

The little sea otter excused himself to leave Luo Xiang's side, got out of the dense forest and wandered around the stream, and finally found a water surface where his reflection could be clearly cast. After she was really cute, she got up and went back satisfied.

When he passed the coffee jelly lady, he was stuffed with a bag of snacks in his hand.He ran back to Luo Xiang's side, and offered the snacks as if offering treasures.Luo Xiang knew his routine well, so he directly reached out to take it, opened the packaging bag, and returned it the same way.

The little sea otter pretended to be surprised, shook his head and said, "Give it all to me? How embarrassing." He held the snack bag and buried himself in eating while talking.

It turned out to be a bag of yogurt-flavored milk beans. It smelled milky and mellow, and it was sweet and sour in the mouth. It tasted like a thick frozen cheese when chewed.The little sea otter knocked down half of the bag without making a sound.The remaining half of the bag was forcibly confiscated by the little boss on the grounds that "eating sugar cavities teeth".The little sea otter licked his mouth eagerly.

Fortunately, this suffering did not last long, and soon it was time for class again.

Everyone returned to their original positions and surrounded Professor Xie Weixian in the center.Several staff members of the filming team sat together, sharing the footage with each other, all with joyful faces.Under the guidance of the old professor, they added a lot of beautiful empty shots, and it is estimated that the effect of editing into a film will be very good.

At this moment, Professor Xie Weixian cleared his throat, laughed out loud, and said, "Okay, it's time for me to chatter again. Are all the students here? Let's continue chatting about ten yuan.

Just now when we were taking a break, some big friends were very serious. They sorted out the class notes and came to discuss with me specially, and asked many interesting questions by the way.I feel it is necessary to share it with you here.

A friend asked me, teacher, what do you think is the fundamental difference between humans and animals?This is actually a very dangerous topic.Why is it dangerous?Because of this question, I personally think that there is no complete and correct answer, and the fields it involves are very subtle, and it is easy to expose our shortcomings in knowledge and lack of thinking.However, I am a person who is not afraid of exposing problems.What I said is not necessarily correct or complete. I just hope to output some content and provide you with a direction of thinking.

First of all, let's talk about the problem of definition, what is a human and what is an animal.Animals are a branch of living things. Generally speaking, we call living things that can perceive and move autonomously as living things.Therefore, in essence, we humans are also animals, right, Homo subfamily primate, a very typical animal.We can also find traces of animal instinct in us.We usually call doctors of people doctors and doctors of animals veterinarians, right?In fact, to put it bluntly, doctors are our human veterinarians.

But when we think about the difference between humans and animals, we usually put ourselves on another level, often a higher level.We look down and look down on those animals that are 'inferior' to us, and think about why human beings can be 'superior' and why we are 'unique'.The starting point of this thinking, in fact, cannot be said to be wrong.

Is there a difference between humans and animals?There is a difference.But discussions on this issue have stumped generations.Scholars in different fields and schools of thought gave different answers.It can be said that the discussion on this issue has always been accompanied by the continuous deepening of our human self-awareness, and the answers have become more cautious, more complicated, and more uncertain.

The earlier answer, I think everyone here is not too unfamiliar, it may still exist in our middle school textbooks.This answer describes it like this, the essential difference between humans and animals is that humans can make and use tools.Of course, it turns out that this answer is far from enough.We've found several species that can make and use tools, including birds such as crows, not to mention intelligent primates. "

On this topic, the little sea otter obviously has a lot to say.He tugged on the little boss's sleeve excitedly, and said in a pressed voice, "I can use tools too."

Sea otters use hard objects such as stones to break open the shells of food such as shells and sea urchins, and take out the tender meat inside. It can be said that they are good at using tools in nature.

Luo Xiang gave him a very formulaic "approving look".

He promises to be both proud and satisfied.

"If it's just for the test, it might be good to fill in this answer, but if you want to understand the essence of this question more systematically, whether you can use tools doesn't mean much. Similarly, whether you can use fire is not entirely a matter of people and animals. essential difference.

Later, some people also suggested that human thinking is different from animal thinking, or that only human beings can really think decently.We have abstract thinking, can associate with the future, and consider short-term interests for long-term goals, while animals often do not have this concept.However, different experiments later confirmed that some animals also have the ability to "be prepared for danger in times of peace", and birds will store food in advance to deal with the "disaster day" when they cannot forage.Therefore, this view cannot be said to be comprehensive.

Another idea is that language is unique to humans and absent from other animal groups.Scientists are still struggling to study animal language. Large marine mammals such as dolphins and whales are believed to have a certain degree of 'language system', and some birds can also communicate by sound.Animal languages ​​may not be as easy to understand as human languages, but their existence cannot be completely denied.Therefore, judging the difference between human and non-human by language seems not rigorous enough.

Later, it was suggested that the essential difference between humans and animals is culture.Personally, I think this point of view may be more appropriate.Of course, the culture we are talking about here is different from the culture in the daily Chinese context.The word culture, mainly evolved from the Latin cultura, the earliest meaning of which was probably 'cultivation of the soul', and later integrated multiple concepts to refer to various spiritual activities of human beings in a certain living environment.All the above mentioned, including language communication, almost all belong to the category of culture.

However, we also know that there are also different degrees of cultural phenomena in animal societies, and it does not seem to be a "qualitative" problem to distinguish them from us.It seems that there is no concept that can truly distinguish the difference between humans and animals from the perspective of "I have you and you have nothing".Our creativity, cultural continuity and spiritual activities are more advanced and complex than those of animals.So it looks like a 'quantity' issue.

Culture cannot belong to one person, it has a strong social nature.However, we inherit the culture of our ancestors and master the knowledge and experience closely related to life, which reflects the cumulative nature of culture.Because of the complexity of the definition of culture, it is more accurate to use it to distinguish human society from animal society.

Of course, I think this is far from the final answer, and we are still looking for the answer today.I raise this question not to force you to establish a knowledge point with a so-called standard answer, but to ask you to think about another extended question: as human beings, since we are different from animals , then what kind of responsibility should we bear?

That's right, responsibility.

Environmental protection, including animal protection and plant protection related to environmental protection, what is our starting point?One of the most well-known environmental protection slogans is to protect the earth is to protect human beings.I think you've all heard it, and probably yelled along.However, let's think about it carefully, is this sentence correct?To a certain extent, it can be said that it is true.Because human beings, like other species, are attached to the planet under our feet after all. If the earth fails, human beings must also be finished.

But this sentence cannot be said to be correct, or it is logically unreasonable, because we simply cannot complete this major premise: to protect the earth.Human beings, compared to the nature that breeds life, have extremely small power, and can hardly change any major events, let alone shake the evolution process of the entire planet.

We are insignificant.

The earth doesn't care about us any more than elephants care about the parasites under their skin.

Human beings are not as omnipotent and important as they imagined.It can even be said that what we do is irrelevant to the earth in terms of environmental damage. "

The old professor's words drew a wry smile from everyone.

"I have to say, this is really a bit of a pity. We climbed the evolutionary ladder for millions of years, reached almost the top position, and disdain everything, only to find that we are still just a speck of dust, and may disappear anytime, anywhere.

Indeed, human beings alone have directly or indirectly caused the extinction of many species.This is the truth.However, from the beginning of the earth to the present, more than 99% of the species that have ever existed have been extinct, and the vast majority of the deaths have nothing to do with us humans.Do you feel relieved when you think about it this way, but also inexplicably sad?

Rather than saying that we dare to save the earth, it is better to say that this is a human self-help.But what we call self-help does not actually have an absolute regulation. We can’t even make a plan to tell everyone, hey, as long as you use less electricity and a pair of disposable chopsticks today, then the future of human beings will be improved. will not become extinct within a certain number of years.

No, there is no such thing.Not only us ordinary people, but also those smart and talented scholars are also thinking hard about this issue.Are human beings doomed?Can we stop this process?Can we delay the arrival of the final impasse?

We vaguely know that going on like this is not good, but we are at a loss.Everything is still being explored, and everything is still possible.Our wildlife protection and species protection, like most environmental protection measures, are all pursuing a balance among uncertain factors.Since we know that the earth at the last moment was balanced, and the earth at this moment is not in turmoil, and human beings are safe and sound, then all our protection measures only need to do one thing: maintain this moment, and if there is spare capacity, gradually return to the previous moment balance.Just by doing this, we are guaranteed to be alive.

Is this species going extinct?Okay, let’s protect it, we’ll save it, we’ll breed it artificially, restore its wild habitat, and bring its numbers back to 30 or [-] years ago.

Is this species useful to humans?Not necessarily, most biological species are not directly related to humans, and we may never come into contact with them in our lifetime, let alone take advantage of their own value.It may live on the other side of the earth, one hundred and eight thousand miles away from us.It may look extremely ugly, have a wretched lifestyle, have neither ornamental value nor quality that can arouse human resonance.All in all, the extinction of these species will not bring any adverse consequences.

Generally speaking, this is what makes wildlife protection difficult for ordinary people to understand.Because they are too far away from us, they seem to be of no value at all, and protecting them requires countless energy and money, and even if you work hard to the end, it is very likely that the bamboo basket will be empty.

Giant pandas can still look at lumps of meat after being rescued. Let alone giant grebes, things that can’t be pronounced even if they see Chinese characters, what’s the use?

Overall, it's not worth it.

Some voices even pointed out, you said, don’t these animals live in the wild and in nature?Since they live in nature, shouldn't they accept the law of natural selection and consciously accept the fate of extinction?If we human beings give a helping hand and bring an animal that should have been extinct back to life, is it considered that we are going against the sky? Will we think too much of ourselves and will be punished?

I have to say that these angles, at first glance, are very reasonable, and it is difficult to refute them when you think about it carefully.However, why do we still have to save?

It is because we need to maintain the balance of this moment.

If we don't save it, if we lose a partner on the earth, it is very likely that we will lose the balance we depend on for survival at some point in the future.The possibility of this is quite subtle, it doesn't have to happen, and it doesn't necessarily have a positive impact, but the least risky attempt is often to stay in the moment.

If we are not within the natural cycle, we can certainly not participate in the so-called 'natural selection'.However, we ourselves are a link in natural selection, and we can even be said to be the chief culprit of one of the loops. Can we jump out?All we do is to counteract the unnatural consequences of those human actions and to stay in the present moment as much as possible.

It's that simple, don't expand, just maintain.But it is of course quite difficult to do, and it can even be said to be a goal that is almost impossible to achieve.In the process of realizing this goal, human beings must have many attempts.Even if it is utilitarian like us human beings, we have to admit that sometimes, when doing something, it is impossible to directly express its meaning.More often, we do this because of our sense of responsibility as human beings.

The zoo is one of our attempts, it is our sense of responsibility, and it is our window to communicate with nature.

Can Zoos Work Miracles?sure.But this miracle is also fragile.Five white rhinos of the northern subspecies have been brought in to Dvur Kralovy Zoo in the Czech Republic.Northern white rhinos are dying off worldwide.It took them decades to realize the artificial breeding of the northern white rhinoceros. For a long period of time, almost by themselves, they saved this endangered species and created a miracle.After the Cold War period, they began exporting northern white rhinos and breeding techniques to the world.

However, all efforts eventually turned into a wisp of smoke.Northern white rhinos sent to other regions failed to breed, and the last few remaining died one by one.Just two years ago, the last male rhino of the subspecies of the northern white rhino was declared dead, and the last two remaining females are still living in Kenyan reserves.

I still remember that the news of the death of the last male northern white rhino in the world was overwhelming in the major Chinese and foreign media at that time. In that year, when I was young, I had already learned to surf the Internet.Of course, the popularity of this kind of news is often some kind of public opinion-oriented trap by media people. They want to create a shocking headline to achieve a sensational effect.The result, of course, was very successful.In recent years, there have been more and more news about species extinction, and the public's attention has also increased year by year.The reason is mainly the sympathy of the rabbit dying and the fox being sad and hurting its kind.In the face of natural forces, everyone is in danger.

But it's not enough to just feel the emotion on the surface.We, our descendants, need to have a sufficient knowledge base to understand the unfinished business of human beings, so as to be able to train generations of successors to continue to explore and seek true knowledge.In terms of animal protection and environmental protection, nothing can be more effective than an excellent zoo publicity.This is also the reason why I always have enthusiasm and expectation for the zoo.

Perhaps one day, the zoo, like many moments in human civilization, will eventually disappear into the long river of history after completing its mission.No more animals will lose their freedom, no more species will pay a heavy price, and we humans will eventually find a way of balance, which will last for thousands of years.This kind of future is too ideal, I dare not think about it.But I would like to turn into sparks and join the boundless galaxy. "

He Nuo grabbed the little boss's hand excitedly, and whispered, "I want to applaud."

Before Luo Xiang could reply, he had already stood up and clapped his hands vigorously. The little white flower on his head trembled following his movements, leading the audience to applause.

Professor Xie Weixian signaled everyone to be quiet, and said blushingly: "I'm already old, with a bone in my body, and half of my body in the loess. Everything I say is just a mouthful. I only hope that I can learn more and output more in my lifetime. You are The sun at seven or eight o'clock in the world, you are the hope and the future. I hope that even if you are outside the industry, you can still retain a kind heart and a heart for knowledge, and witness our era together.

We have also discussed before that many friends have misunderstood the entire zoo industry because of their past bad experiences with zoos.Of course, this cannot be completely regarded as a misunderstanding.Most of the zoos in our country do have unsatisfactory places. The inner houses are lacklustre, the environment is monotonous, and the lack of prosperity has failed to achieve the goals we originally built.However, while the status quo is not rosy, I believe this is not the end.As long as we are still working hard, there is still light.

There is a very simple but effective way to judge whether a zoo is excellent, that is, to see whether the animals displayed in this zoo can show their natural form.What they look like in the wild is what they look like in the garden.Through the window of the zoo, you can learn about real life in nature.A zoo that can do this is an excellent zoo.

As modern people, we are already very poor in terms of natural beauty.There are many fauna landscapes that once flourished that are now hard to find.For example, the ancient poets in our country especially liked to write about apes to express a kind of sad feeling. "The sound of the apes on both sides of the strait can't stop, the light boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains", and "The Wu Gorge in the Three Gorges of Badong is long, and the tears of the apes are three times stained on the clothes", everyone is familiar with it.So, what exactly does an ape sound sound like?I guess nine out of ten children who recite poems and prose can't tell.

However, a good zoo will be able to show you the real ape sounds.The sound of apes, such as the singing of gibbons, is melodious and melodious, as beautiful as singing, and not inferior to songbirds such as canaries.If you can listen to it with your own ears, you will be able to recall the cold poems in the book almost instantly in your mind.This is the real immersive experience that words cannot bring us.

Sadly, very few zoos exhibit this authentic ape sound, and the reason is simple.Gibbon fighting songs, usually in a family unit, call each other, just like we greet our neighbors in the morning, it is necessary to say hello only when there is a "greeting object".The gibbons kept in zoos usually have only one or two solitary gibbons. Where do the neighbors come from?Therefore, there is no need to make ape calls.Such a zoo is not a natural living environment for gibbons, and of course they will not show the natural behavior of fighting songs.We visit such zoos and gain nothing.

When it comes to the natural performance of animals, we have to mention wild animal performances here.I've always viewed animal shows as the dross of the zoo and aquarium industry.Animal performances, that is, animal taming performances we often see, have existed for a long time in human history, but things with a long history are not necessarily correct.The core mission of the zoo is species conservation, but the core behavior of the zoo is to maintain a positive animal welfare status.Animal taming performances are contrary to the tenet of modern zoos that "everything is based on ensuring the welfare of animals in a positive state", and we should abandon it.

From this, I am very pleased that contemporary young people have gradually realized the disadvantages of animal performances, and began to face up to the problem and resist evil.I hope that our younger generation of consumers can truly understand their own needs and not pay for cruelty.If you want to learn more about human-wildlife interactions, watch the behavioral training of animals by professional breeders.In some zoos, behavioral training is available to the public.Unlike the purely commercial nature of animal performances, behavior training is a scientific breeding technique.Wild animals in captivity need to overcome the stress of the inevitable behavioral intersection with humans.The behavioral training of positive reinforcement is to help them adapt to and relieve the pressure in the domesticated environment.

If you have the opportunity, you can go out as much as possible, see those excellent zoos at home and abroad, and feel the charm of modern zoos.In China, the most prominent zoo is the Ryukyu Island Zoo.Overseas, there are more zoos worth visiting.Before, I read a lot of Weibo content of friends big and small, and found that your younger generation of children quite like cats. Here I will introduce to you a zoo famous for cats: Novosibirsk Zoo.In this way, I will show you roughly what kind of standard a truly excellent zoo should achieve.

Novosibirsk Zoo is the zoo with the second largest variety of cat species in the world, and has participated in more than 24 international endangered species protection programs.There are [-] kinds of cats in the hospital, including all groups of cats. They have everything you can think of, and you can feast your eyes at once.The zoo has limited space and outdated equipment, but you may clearly appreciate the care of the breeders and feel the high professionalism they possess.Although some small breeds are kept in cages, nest boxes, plants, shelters, toys, etc. are all available.

Besides felines, other breeds are also well kept.Like monkeys, modern animal corridors are also established in the zoo, and with professional behavior training, the problem of monkeys who are afraid of the cold in winter can be well realized.This technology is quite advanced in the industry.We all know that the bear country is very cold, and the Novosibirsk Zoo is located in Siberia, one of the coldest regions in our northern hemisphere in winter.In this extremely cold weather, it is extremely difficult to raise exotic species, especially those from the temperate zone, and it is worth learning from zoos in northern China.

What impressed me the most is that the cats in this zoo are basically not afraid of people.You know, felines are usually very alert and don't easily show themselves in front of people.It is especially rare to see a timid cat like a manul who is afraid of people to death.But when we went to the park to visit, all the cats could see them, and they were all very generous. Whatever you look at, even under the gaze of tourists, they can show their natural behavior patterns freely.These cats are well-raised. The fur is smooth and smooth, and it looks fluffy, with piercing eyes.There are also photos I took during my visit on Weibo, all of which are very beautiful. Friends who are interested can pay attention to me—yes, this is an Amway episode—and then flip through my historical Weibo, Very wonderful.

Why are these animals not afraid of people?In fact, in order to reduce the damage to wild animals as much as possible, the animals on display in our zoo are generally animals rescued by rescue stations that cannot survive in the wild, and some of them are purchased formal captive-bred species.Therefore, if the animals of the non-wild generation born and raised in an artificial environment have a very good interaction with the breeder and have received professional behavior training, they will not be too vigilant towards humans.They live in cages in the zoo, just like living in their own wild home, without any discomfort, nervousness, and fear, so they will show the most natural behavior.This is actually a manifestation of animal welfare being satisfied.

Captive breeding in the Novosibirsk Zoo is doing very well.They can not only add to their own zoo, but also provide precious species to other zoos in the world.Therefore, in the garden, we see not one or two species of many species, but a small group, which is really rare.

Speaking of this, I can't help but regret.I think everyone has heard of the rabbit mantle mentioned just now, and it is also the latest Internet celebrity. I don’t know if it has passed away.Very cute isn't it?Hahaha, I saw some people nodding madly, do you all like it?In the terms of you young people, it is stupid and cute, with a big fluffy face, fluffy body, short legs, round buttocks, it looks really cute.

However, relatively few people may know that our country is actually one of the countries of origin of the manul, but the current distribution situation is not good.Not only are the cats in the wild not doing well, but we haven’t been able to raise the cats in the zoo well, and we haven’t been able to break through the bottleneck of artificial breeding technology.It's a pity that the manul in the capital city zoo couldn't reproduce, and was raised to death.So, sometimes, I do understand how ordinary people feel about zoos.When you see this kind of shit going on around you and compare it to other people's homes, it can be really frustrating.

However, we need not be too discouraged.Because we are about to usher in Mao Chun's own forest zoo.We have been preparing for this for six full years.The reason why I want to emphasize the Novosibirsk Zoo is not only its excellent display content, but also because its purpose of building a garden has more or less a relationship with our Maochun.The original intention of their zoo was also to protect the local forest from encroachment.They want to use the form of zoos to show people that zoos can help wild animals live well in their natural environment.Many herbivores in their park, such as musk ox and moose, are raised in the forest.As it turned out, they were quite successful.The forest they wanted to protect is now one of the few remaining virgin forests in the area.

We are willing to learn from these excellent zoos and make reasonable plans according to local conditions.Our forest zoo in Maochun will definitely create a paradise for our people and fellow animals.

We, Maochun Forest Zoo, will strive to expand the variety of species, but will not sacrifice animal welfare.Our focus will be on the local wildlife in Maochun, with domestic native animals in mind.We will not blindly pursue rare and precious species, loot them from the wild, and put them in the garden, but do not pay attention to their welfare, waste these elves, and waste everything.

At the same time, Maochun's first professional wildlife rescue center will also be established in the zoo.At that time, I believe that with the efforts of all parties, those elves in the wild can also enjoy the clear water and blue sky of Maochun with us.

Alsophila spinulosa, and everything else, is a riddle left to us by the way of nature.Even a glimpse could usher in a new chapter for the human species.

We encourage each other. "

This time, without the little sea otter taking the lead, everyone couldn't help applauding, with a surge of warmth in their chests.

He Nuo also applauded wildly with everyone, his palms were flushed.His eyes lit up, and he said to Luo Xiang excitedly, "I feel like my soul is bubbling."

Luo Xiang glanced at him, and replied: "Then you have to screw on the cap of your bottle quickly, so that the air doesn't leak."

He Nuo didn't know if he understood or not, so he laughed foolishly.

This is a unique and beneficial forest lecture.The group of people were still unsatisfied, and stayed in the dense forest for a long time.However, the happy time always flies by, the daylight gradually dims, and it will soon be evening.Led by Luo Xian, they set off on their way home.

Perhaps due to the different state of mind, the journey back seems to be smoother than when it came.The wind was blowing under everyone's feet, chatting and laughing, and quickly walked out of the forest to the temporary camp where the convoy was.

Ms. Coffee Jelly and Tano walked side by side.During the conversation, she was shocked to learn that he Nuo hadn't opened Weibo, so she raised her mobile phone and urged him to create his own personal account.After some explanations from the coffee jelly lady, he finally understood what the so-called personal account was.

"Ah..." He hesitated for a moment, then said, "But, a cute otter...human like me cannot be exposed in front of human beings."

"Exposed." Luo Xian, who had been following them all along, corrected him after listening.

"Yes, exposed." The little sea otter followed suit and corrected immediately.He frowned, as if he was really distressed, "A temperament like mine, such a character, cannot appear in front of the public. Once discovered, it will definitely be snapped up."

The coffee jelly lady stared at him blankly.

Although in her opinion, he Nuo looks very cute, but it's too much to say...shameless...

He Nuo ignored the already stiff audience, and continued: "But I'm a limited edition, and it's already pre-ordered, so I won't sell it to the public." He said, he glanced at the little boss secretly, "There's only this one, don't buy it." No branch. How painful it would be for everyone to find me so cute and not have me."

He sighed sadly, with sincere regret and sympathy in his eyes.

Ms. Coffee Jelly felt that she could no longer keep up with normal human thinking—or, are these messy things normal people should think about?

"Although I know I'm cute, I just want to live an ordinary life." He Nuo said, "It's not my original intention to be an arsonist."

Luo Xiang raised his eyebrows and thought, "It's okay, but he still knows Fangxin's arsonist."

The coffee jelly lady frowned, carefully observing his expression, trying to discern the slightest joking intention from his face.

……

No, he is serious!

So serious that it can't be more serious.

He is serious?

Ms. Coffee Jelly fell into deep thought and was speechless for a long time.

Probably because he failed to find the expected recognition from the coffee jelly lady, the little sea otter seemed a little disappointed. He turned his head to look at the little boss, trying to find resonance, and asked, "Am I right?"

Ms. Coffee Jelly thought to herself, she must be crazy to agree with you.

Unexpectedly, Luo Xiang nodded, and affirmed very calmly: "You are right."

Ms. Coffee Jelly complains, you unprincipled good-looking man, huh.

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