

The alligator gar checks none of these boxes. We have little urge to conserve animals with warts, bow legs, wrinkles (except for elephants), irregular teeth, or a habit of drooling. Traits that are unhealthy in humans should be avoided.We don’t like scavengers and carrion-pickers Bright colors also help while being covered with scales, or a slimy skin, is bad.It must live above ground, preferably in a family setting showing off the mother with adorable cubs or kittens (one Toronto conservationist calls such animals "the cuddlies").(Watch any kid in the dinosaur gallery.) Small thinks this may explain the fact that tigers are the kings of global conservation efforts For some reason we like dangerous animals, and are fascinated with their weapons, from teeth to horns. Human-like traits, such as having a high forehead and expressive eyes and being a mammal, or at least a vertebrate.Usefulness (providing humans with food, clothing or medicine).
