I love writing about children who are movers and shakers at such a young age. Not only are they inspirational, but also their parents who are behind and supporting them. In today’s blog post, I am sharing information about Jack Dalton who is known as the “Kid Conservationist” and is already a published author.
How It Started
Jack is passionate about saving orangutans. It all started when he was 8 years old and met a baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo. Something clicked then and there for Jack! He started reading and learning about orangutans and realized that they were on the endangered species list. He began a fight to get them off that list and uses educating the public as his primary weapon in this fight. When asked what motivates him, Jack said: “I’ve discovered that if you want something to change, you need to do something about it.”
He wrote a book titled Kawan the Orangutan, Lost in the Rainforest in April 2021. As to why he wrote the book, Jack said: “I wanted to get children to care about these incredible creatures and to inspire the next generation of conservationists.”
The Result of Jack Dalton’s Hard Work
After his extensive research and hard work in writing Kawan the Orangutan, he sold 2,000 copies of the book and raised over $12,000 to assist environmental initiatives, orangutan rehabilitation, and replanting of the rainforests by planting a tree for each book sold! He also loves to speak at different events to educate and inspire individuals alike. According to his website, “presentations include speaking about orangutans, endangered species, protecting our environment, Kawan the Orangutan book readings, and empowering kids to use their voice for change.”
In addition to all that, Jack has launched his own YouTube channel that offers all sorts of information, including entertaining educational films with conservationists, book readings, simple ways we can all improve the environment, and much more, with the hope that others will use his channel to learn about and support a variety of important causes.
Jack has excelled at representing orangutans. Now, he speaks at schools, museums, and zoos all around the world in addition to conducting interviews with specialists in the subject, including wildlife photographers, biologists, and other conservationists. His work has received praise from several organizations across the world, and he is one of the top 20 finalists for TIME Kid of the Year.
Jack's work has expanded to include attempts to conserve a variety of animals. It turns out that by maintaining the orangutan's habitat, you are also protecting a large number of other species that share the same geographical range.
Find Out More About Jack Dalton and His Work
Interested in learning more about Jack Dalton and his work? You can learn more by visiting:
https://www.kidconservationist.com/
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