Can flagship individuals support conservation?

You may have had your heartstrings pulled by the image of a starving polar bear in the Arctic. You may have even donated to an organization to get a cute stuffed animal that is your favourite. These are examples of flagship species. Flagship species are ones that can Garner attention and support. Most often they are larger and have some charismatic traits that help them appeal to the public like being cute or appearing…

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