Information about conservation status is more important than species appearance in the species preferences of potential conservation donors
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DOI: 10.1017/s037689292200025x
Abstract: Summary There are huge differences in the conservation support and attention received by different species, perhaps because of human preferences for specific aesthetic traits, such as body size and colouring. If there are such inherent… read more here.
Keywords: information; imaginary animals; conservation; appearance ... See more keywords
Coloring and size influence preferences for imaginary animals, and can predict actual donations to species‐specific conservation charities
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DOI: 10.1111/conl.12723
Abstract: As conservation has limited funds, numerous studies have identified aesthetic characteristics of successful flagship species which generate donations and conservation. However, prior information about species can also impact human preferences, and may covary with animal… read more here.
Keywords: species specific; conservation charities; conservation; coloring size ... See more keywords