Steve Irwin did wonderful conservation work but I was uncomfortable about some of his stunts. Even if animals aren't aware that you are not treating them with respect, the viewers are.
Interpretation
Respect for wildlife is essential, even if animals may not perceive our actions.
David Attenborough highlights the importance of treating animals with respect in conservation efforts. He acknowledges Steve Irwin's contributions to wildlife conservation while expressing concern over some of the stunts that may undermine the dignity and well-being of the animals, emphasizing that the audience's perception of respect matters.
In practice
In a speech about wildlife conservation, one might say, 'As David Attenborough pointed out, respect for wildlife is essential for the integrity of conservation efforts.'
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I'm against this huge globalisation on the basis of economic advantage.
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The fundamental issue is the moral issue.
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We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to go there. We need the possibility of escape as surely as we need hope.
Come to the sunset tree! The day is past and gone; The woodman's axe lies free, And the reaper's work is done.
In the wintertime, in the snow country, citrus fruit was so rare, and if you got one, it was better than ambrosia.
We need an extreme movement because what is happening to animals is so extreme. Some misinformed people claim that animal rights activists are terrorists, but these people are simply ignorant of who the real terrorists are - the companies and industries that torture literally billions of animals each year.
A plant is like a self-willed man, out of whom we can obtain all which we desire, if we will only treat him his own way.
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