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C onservation is a global endeavor.
No matter where you place your
finger on a globe, it’s likely that
something there—an animal, a
plant, or an entire ecosystem—
could use a helping hand.
But while the Chicago
Zoological Society’s experts
assist with faraway conservation
projects, they also devote
significant attention and resources

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The Value of Protecting Local Species in Need
to home. Local conservation has
become an increasing priority for the
Society in recent years. Conservation
issues anywhere are of concern, but
they shouldn’t always take priority
over what’s happening in our own
backyards. Butterflies are no less
important than tigers or rhinos.
This idea can be seen in our local
conservation programs, not just in
terms of working to help particular
species but also in educating people
about the value in what they find
in their backyard. Many of these
programs are more effective in
partnership with other organizations
located around Chicagoland.
Young Blanding’s turtles are released onto the grounds
at Brookfield Zoo. Each is easily identified by a number
on its shell.
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