These animals, crafted from cardboard and plywood, make up “The Herds,” a public art project that recently set off from the Democratic Republic of Congo on a journey through major cities in Africa and Europe. The goal is to raise awareness about how the climate crisis is endangering the very animals represented by the life-size puppets. “We believe thousands and thousands of people are watching us,” project member Siphokazi Mpofu told AFP. “We believe out of these thousands, maybe 10 will take out something on what we are doing and then take it back to their communities, to their cities.” Watch a video of the herd in motion.
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‘The wildlife and the natural beauty of this earth are the heritage of all generations to come.
We must act as their guardians.’
– Sir David Attenborough
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source credit: AFP
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That is an amazing project which I hadn’t heard of. Both the making and the walking is incredible.
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yes, I so agree
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This is a great idea. Perhaps people will take action after watching them.
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I really hope so, too sadje
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Such an interesting project, and I really hope that it raises awareness.
Bets wishes, Pete.
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it is so unique and I do too, Pete
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Sir David Attenborough’s quote is probably one of his best … and thank you for sharing the informative and impressive video, Beth
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such an admirable person
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We need to protect a lot of things, Beth.
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we sure do, you’re right, mark
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Oh this is so cool!
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absolutely fascinating
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For much of my life, Sir David has been a man who says what he thinks and does what he says. If there’s a person to be more admired, I can’t come up with him or her.
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I so agree, and I really admire him as well
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Very cool . . .
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and such a great cause
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Thanks Beth, I had not heard about this before, but soon found it on the internet.
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so fascinating
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I’ve long been intrigued by these life size puppets and their operators (puppeteers?)
David Attenborough is an international treasure. Who will speak for the natural world when he’s gone?
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yes, they are something special and he is as well.
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What a beautiful way to bring awareness!
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yes, so clever
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Happy Easter!
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Incredible!
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I think it’s all so cool –
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Stunning…positively stunning! 🥰🥰🥰
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what a wonderful initiative
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Beth, thank you for this wonderful post — and for including the video link. These are such an amazing combination of surreal and lifelike. It’s extraordinary. Hugs.
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I love how they move and I hope they get good results
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That is a very creative project and love the message and intention around it. That giraffe in particular is quite striking!
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I hope that it does get the result they are hoping for
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that looks like a lot of work! I wish them the best!
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I’m sure it is, but may work to call attention to their issues
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Love this and so important…thank you for sharing!
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fascinating initiative
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Wow.. that is incredible
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what an amazon initiative
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I’m wowed by this entire idea. I looked at the photo for quite some time.
I fell in love with this:
“We believe out of these thousands, maybe 10 will take out something on what we are doing and then take it back to their communities, to their cities.”
Thank you for sharing this Beth.
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this is such a wonderful idea
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Sadly, wonderful. ❤️
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❤️
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I love both the display and the message!
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same, pretty cool way to deliver a message
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They are amazing.
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I thought you would enjoy these works of art and what they stand for –
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Superb, I watched the video yesterday after a friend recommended it.
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isn’t it wonderful ?
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Yes, a great campaign. I hope it makes a difference.
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I hope so too –
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AMAZING!
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This is so creatively cool. I would love to see these unique protestors marching through my Minnesota town.
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people never fail to amaze me and this is for such good cause
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Nice!
I made a giraffe out of cardboard a few years ago. It was fun but not an easy project.
Do you do crafts Beth?
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I do some, mostly used to do them with my class, a lot of process art which was fun to see what they’d create
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This is wonderful, including the quote!
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thanks, Jennie. such a wonderful way to get the word out –
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Absolutely!
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Thank you for this, Beth! I had not heard of it.
So many doing what ordinary people can do.
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yes!
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I think ten is a hopeful number.
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<3
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<3
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