I was part of the WWF's Global Marine Turtle Program. Our objective was to protect marine turtle habitats and areas around their nesting beaches. We also promoted ecotourism at marine turtle sites, so that local communities become involved in protecting the species. The main threat to the turtles is poaching. Researchers estimate that each year 50,000 marine turtles are killed in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Danielle (24) marine turtle
I volunteered to work for a lemur conservation group in Madagascar, lt was the most gratifying experience of my life. Madagascar is home to all kinds unique plants and animals, but the lemur is the most famous. Lemurs are actually like gorillas and chimpanzees, and are the oldest living primates in the world, Unfortunately, a shocking new study has found that Madagascar's lemurs have become the most endangered mammals on the planet. This is because of the continuing destruction of tropical rainforest due to illegal logging. Jonathan (32) ring-tailed lemur