Reptiles are being discriminated against in society and science. When a lion gets killed, the world is in an uproar. Yet, when a mass slaughter of crocodiles occurs, no one even talks about it. Our hate and fear for reptiles are woven into the fabric of our society, even our language. Culture, parenting style and the media play huge roles in our collective fear. We base our fear on misinformation, things that are not true. If we would know that reptiles are not so different from us, and that they are crucial for our planet, we would care more about them. That is why I will tell you the truth about these animals and why we should save them.
#thetruthaboutreptiles #sterrin #sterrinswildworld #loveall Sterrin Smalbrugge is a Dutch ecologist and herpetologist. Her biggest passions in life are science and education. It is her life's mission to make the world a better place for animals, especially those who are underappreciated like reptiles. She writes educational books about reptiles for children and is soon to publish her first book about reptiles for adults. Sterrin hosts a TV show on the Dutch streaming service Videoland and she tours with an educational theatre show throughout the Netherlands. She is also the ambassador for National Geographic Junior and made a documentary about king cobra's and their struggle to survive in areas with a dense human population. Sterrin is currently conducting a PhD study on the influence of humans on animals and their habitat, at Wageningen University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
