Combining anthropomorphism and factual information to increase wildlife knowledge among children
Conservation education may help humans and wildlife coexist. In particular, education aimed at children may shape their long-term views of wildlife, and children's knowledge may even transfer to parents, amplifying the impacts of education across generations. One strategy often integrated into short conservation awareness programs is anthropomorphism, or attributing human-like traits to wildlife and other non-human animals. This approach can increase human connection to the species in question, which may in turn help solidify learning and promote conservation behaviors.