Michael G. LaFosse - Origami Endangered Animals Ebook: Paper Models of Threatened Wildlife

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this kit will benefit the Jack and Suzi Hanna Fund Jack and Suzi Hanna are two of the most well-respected and well-loved conservationists in the world. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where Jack serves as Director Emeritus, has honored the Hannas passion for animals and dedication to teaching through the creation of the Jack and Suzi Hanna Fundan organizational fund supporting wildlife conservation, transformative education, and innovative habitats. These impact areas are close to the Hannas hearts and are aligned with the Zoos mission to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife. Support for the fund ensures that the Hannas irresistible passion and unparalleled enthusiasm for wildlife will be shared with children and adults alike for generations to come. How to view and download the free online folding demonstration videos 1. 2. 2.

Type the URL below into your web browser. www.tuttlepublishing.com/origami-endangered-animals-kit-downloadable-content For support, you can email us at .ORIGAMIEndangeredANIMALSPAPER MODELS OF THREATENED WILDLIFEMICHAEL G. LAFOSSE
RICHARD L. ALEXANDERIntroduction Imagine the poverty of a world tragically robbed of its magnificent wild creatures. The subjects of this book are under great stress, mostly because we humans have changed the wild habitats that are so critically important to their health. These threatened or endangered creatures are just a few examples of thousands of imperiled species.

How did so many wild species become threatened or endangered? With the exception of isolated natural events, the actions of nearly eight billion people control the state of wildlife habitats, and the fate of life on Earth. To care for our own species, we have transformed wild habitats by burning down natural vegetation for farming, lumber, and mining, or to build new homes, roads, airports, schools, stores, and factories. Weve produced floating commercial fishing factories that have decimated ocean wildlife. Our suburbs and cities create water pollution that is also stressing the planets oceans and reefs to the point where wild-caught fish are now relatively rare and expensive in many parts of the world. These actions displace the wild creatures, great and small, with whom weve coexisted for time immemorial. Like it or not, human beings are animals too.

When wild creatures are threatened or endangered, humans may not be far behind, due to vulnerabilities in the complex and interlinked natural systems that support life on Earth. Our drastic reconstruction of the face of the Earth is at best a risky experiment that has not yet stood the test of time. Hope for the future is in our hands We dont have all the answers about the value of the ecological niche occupied by each organism, and so we owe it to posterity to try to understand, respect, and preserve other life forms while we continue to learn about them. People who understand this are working hard to make a difference. Some of them cooperate to purchase important tracts of wild lands. Some people work within governments and organizations to provide alternative jobs for people currently engaged in killing or harming wildlife.

Still others provide educational opportunities for studying creatures and their habitats, visiting schools, supporting zoos and wildlife parks, producing educational nature films, or making other works of public art that showcase problems and present solutions. Success will take awareness, involvement, time, and money. This collection of origami is our way to help raise awareness. We chose to represent these animals because they are each iconic and magnificent in their own way. The loss of any of them would be unthinkable. How can you get involved? Each of us has a part to play in wildlife conservation. How can you get involved? Each of us has a part to play in wildlife conservation.

Learn all you can about endangered animals and the challenges they face. Conscientiously recycle and reduce the amount of waste you produce. Reduce or eliminate the amount of animal-based products you consume. Support legislation that protects endangered animals. Attend events to learn and lend your voice. Donate time and resources to groups that support wildlife conservation.

Here are a few of the many organizations supporting conservation efforts, whose websites were the sources for most of the information in this book: Defenders of Wildlife (defenders.org) Marine Conservation Institute (marine-conservation.org) National Audubon Society (audubon.org) The Nature Conservancy (nature.org) The Sierra Club (sierraclub.org) Wildlife Conservation Society (wcs.org) World Wildlife Fund (worldwildlife.org) Selected Origami TechniquesSquash Fold Two or more layers of paper are separated to open a pocket which is then flattened. Most squash folds are symmetrical. Inside-Reverse Fold A section of a mountain-folded edge is reversed to become a valley fold. The layers of the folded section travel INside the shape. Outside-Reverse Fold A section of a mountain-folded edge is reversed to become a valley fold. Rabbit Ear A flat area of paper is folded to produce an extra flap, which is known as a rabbit ear. Origami Symbols KeyPenguinsDesigned by Michael G. Origami Symbols Key Penguins Designed by Michael G.

LaFosse There are seventeen species of penguins. They are endangered due to: Habitat loss or disruption Warming sea temperatures Loss of Antarctic ice shelves Loss of their primary food species of fish, due to the changing habitat and overfishing Incidental capture and drowning when caught in fishing nets Contamination of the ocean, acidification from power plant emissions Disruption by human tourists A relatively low reproductive rate Penguins are birds that fly through the water at great speed, but no penguins can fly in the air at all. They are only found south of the Equator, but that doesnt mean they all live in the cold climate of Antarctica, although most people do associate penguins with the South Pole. Galapagos penguins live fairly close to the Equator. Out of the water, penguins are slow, which makes them vulnerable to predators unless they maintain a tight social grouping called a