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What does it mean?
The author suggests repopulating Manitoba with extinct animals to boost tourism.
In plain terms
He wants to bring back big animals to Manitoba for tourism.
What can you take from it?
Use unique attractions to solve regional problems.

Where it applies

  • regional planning
  • ecological tourism
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • plan ecological tourism
  • revive extinct species
  • boost local economy

Questions to consider

  • Would you visit a park with prehistoric animals?
  • How should regions boost tourism?

Another view

Bringing back extinct animals has massive ecological risks.

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