Japanese anime and zoos boost public interest in conservation of real-life animal characters
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
Animated shows with animal characters -- specifically the Japanese anime Kemono Friends -- can increase public interest in real wildlife, including boosting donations to conservation programs at zoos. A new national analysis in Japan highlights the potential of entertainment-conservation partnerships to increase public interest in the natural world even as communities become increasingly urbanized.