What do passenger pigeons, golden toads, and Caribbean monk seals have in common? They’re all extinct as a direct result of human activity. This exhibition showcases art that brings attention to the endangered, threatened, and extinct species, featuring the work of animal carver Dr. Edward “Bud” Kaufman, who created the extinct (but still dapper) dodo at right. Many of the planet’s most endangered animals are also its most remarkable, opening the door to a world of fascinating social behavior, specialized senses, and complex ecosystems. Far from encountering only gloom and doom, guests will also learn the many ways people are working to save endangered and threatened creatures through captive breeding programs, legal protection, creating reserves, and conserving natural resources.
