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Value of Animals
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The value of wildlife is dependent on the observers
perspective. A fisherman, a gardener, and a developer
perceive the value of nature based on their experiences with
nature and their 'use' of nature. For some people, the mere
thought of cheetahs and lions roaming the African continent
are valued. One way to measure this value would be to track
zoo attendance, wildlife television shows, or 'ecotourism'
vacations and safaris in Africa. Environmental economists
consider this type of valuation to be 'existence value.'
However, these indirect measures of ecosystem value may only
capture part of wildlife's true value. All wildlife plays a
role in local ecosystems, influencing either the organisms
they feed on or the ones they feed.
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