I’d like to go into the breeding and conservation of endangered species.

It saddens me to know that so many animal species have declining populations and may one day go extinct. That is why I hope to contribute to their continued existence by one day working at a facility that concentrates on preserving these marvelous creatures.

I know that the ultimate goal of some of these places is to reintroduce these animals back into the wild, buoying the existing populations and hopefully saving them so that generations to come may see these animals in the wild, where they have previously lived for thousands of years. But, where in the wild will we put the animals if their habitats are destroyed by human activities?

That is why I urge everyone to do their utmost to preserving the world’s green places, so that I may achieve my ultimate dream. Each of you only have to do a little bit to help, such as turning off lights when you leave the room, unplugging appliances, taking shorter showers or forgoing your lawns in the dry season. These actions can not only save you money, they can save the world, and they can give me hope that I may one day accomplish my dream.

Hannah van Hoff, Redmond