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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Without the annoying but usually well meaning celebrities that “study” wildlife and/or champion wildlife causes, a lot of local organizations in countries across the world would be in dire financial straights.

Researchers bring grants to fund the research and best practices and training to the local preserves and entities they work with. But it’s fundraising that people like Judd and others bring that help to bring attention to conservation issues, attract donors. And often help to sway local conservation laws.

Another poster snarkily said that bonobos are doomed if Judd is their lifeline. But consider that Judd is able to bring far more attention to bonobos in just one appearance than many researchers in their life time, Goodall not withstanding.

I can also assure you that many of these preserves are desperate for money. They get little financial support from their local governments and to some extent the very notion of “conservation” is viewed as being the EPITOME of white / western privilege in countries where animals are viewed as resources / food / medicine / tourist attractions. So bringing in money and attention is important, even if it’s not as “serious” as the “real researchers’” work. On that front, Judd is doing a good thing.

It’s sad that the supposed primatologists on this thread aren’t acknowledging that. [/quote]

Okay, but who here knew that Ashley Judd “worked” with bonobos before this? If she’s trying to use her celebrity to raise money for them, she’s doing a piss-poor job, since apparently no one was aware of it.[/quote]

I think she's dating the lead researcher on the project.[/quote]

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