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Welcome!

Ever since I was a child, I have been very interested in nature and the environment. I have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology, and have worked as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist, and ecologist. I am conducting a brief survey of world leaders, government officials, religious leaders, corporate CEOs, environmental groups, wildlife experts, and others regarding nature and the environment. I am also very interested in religious views, customs, and beliefs from around the world, and the interactions between religion, culture, society, and the environment. This is something I am doing out of personal interest, and is not connected to any group or organization. I have been working on this project since the summer of 2006, and hope to eventually turn it into a book and/or documentary. I am hoping to make this into a global project, with responses from all segments of society. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or comments. If you have not already done so, I hope that you will consider taking part in my project, and please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested! Thanks for stopping by!

TAKE THE SURVEY ONLINE HERE http://tinyurl.com/nx4ng7

May 03, 2008

Maiken Winter

Dr. – Cornell University

Today’s Date: April 7, 2008

1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?

My first observation of a winter wren when I was about 10 years old, realizing that that loud song came from such a small bird.

2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?

Yes, and old chestnut tree in a park in Munich.

Now? The prairies in the Northern Great Plains

3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?

The European Robin. It has beautiful big black eyes, and sings very beautifully.

4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?

Climate change, combined with habitat loss - climate change combined with disease outbreaks in the future

5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?

Realize that we are part of nature and are dependent upon it entirely.

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