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Considering Human Development, Socialization, and Enculturation in Educational Intervention Design for Wildlife Conservation: A Case for Bats

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Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to preserve biodiversity, but how we conduct effective educational interventions often proves to be a nuanced endeavor. This chapter will review the negative and positive emotions humans experience throughout their perceptions of and experiences with bats and how those concerned with bat conservation can utilize this knowledge to protect bats. Intervention examples will be shared along with hopes for the future.

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  1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610081, People’s Republic of China

    Sarah M. Bexell

  2. Institute for Human-Animal Connection, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Craig Hall, 2148 S. High Street, Denver, CO, 80208-7100, USA

    Sarah M. Bexell

  3. Conservation Education Consultant, 6-4-904 Zhong Hua Jing Xiu Residential district, Chao Yin Road, Wu Hou Qu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

    Rui Xi Feng

  4. Roots and Shoots, No. 18 Yongfeng Road, Gaoxin District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

    Rui Xi Feng

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Bexell, S.M., Feng, R.X. (2013). Considering Human Development, Socialization, and Enculturation in Educational Intervention Design for Wildlife Conservation: A Case for Bats. In: Adams, R., Pedersen, S. (eds) Bat Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7397-8_17

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