Discussing consciousness
Inspired, I picked up the phone and called Dr. Allen. “Doctor, how about we make more people aware of this issue?” He paused before replying, “That’s an excellent idea! These little creatures deserve to be noticed.” We talked about how to engage the community and communicate the importance of wildlife conservation. It was reassuring to imagine contributing to something bigger, not only for our mystery visitor, but also for the environment in general. It seemed like the right time to act.

Discussing consciousness
