Last Chance to See Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Last Chance to See Topics for Discussion

How do tourists affect Douglas Adams' views on nature? Why must governments accept tourism in protected areas?

How are discotheques used as metaphors for the confusions that humans bring into the worlds of animals?

How did Europeans during the years of exploration affect the islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans? What steps are being taken to reclaim the native ecologies?

Which part of the adventure do you think most affects Douglas Adams and why? Which part most affects you and why?

Describe Douglas Adams' thoughts on anthropomorphizing animals. Does it help you appreciate his descriptions of various animals' behavior or detract?

What makes the dodo's extinction stand out as tragic among the millions of species lost on earth over millennia?

The authors include "One More Chance...," a list of organizations to which readers can contribute. Which one(s) has this book moved you to consider supporting? Discuss such factors as...
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