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The locksmith and the conservation scientist

Posted on August 18, 2026 By David Shiffman No Comments on The locksmith and the conservation scientist
The locksmith and the conservation scientist
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Why well-intentioned but uninformed guessing cannot and will not solve conservation problems, and what we should do instead. Picture this scene: you’re walking down the street, and you see your neighbor pacing back and forth nervously near the door to his house. He’s locked himself out of his house, accidentally leaving his keys inside. A … Read More “The locksmith and the conservation scientist” »

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