iConSci

Unconditional love. That's my strategy at least.

Hi Marie, thanks for doing an AMA. Could you give us some insight on how you can collect the data you need using non-invasive methods?

What are your thoughts on the long term sustainability of conservation programs that focus on endangered species with no "good/healthy" habitat for reintroduction? Do you think a possible solution is to involve humans native to the lemur's habitat in order to foster guardianship-like relationships with nature and wildlife?

Right from the start I feel your research, if shown to be accurate and successful, could help the masses feel more connected to nature due to the "instant feedback" it could provide.

We all know biodiversity loss is bad, but people have a hard time connecting with animals going extinct in exotic lands. I could see your predictions having a much more empathizing effect due to their near-term and potentially local predictions. Conservation potential of this is huge, in theory.

You don't have to even forecast species loss in order to help foster a connection between people and nature. Even predictions about infectious disease and natural disasters will help people understand the undeniable tie between ecosystem health and human health.

What are your thoughts on this?