World Wildlife Day

Killing For Longevity
Pen and Ink on 14"x17" on Paris Paper

This image may be confusing to those who may not be aware that in rescuing rhinos from poachers, they are sometimes transported by helicopters in such manner. Cranes are a symbol of longevity in China, Vietnam, Japan and Korea. Turtles are also symbols of longevity, especially in Thailand. Incidentally, the firefly is a symbol of impermanence.

Cranes, as a symbol of longevity is hypocritical and meaningless at best if the the people of those cultures behave like ravenous wolves in their quest for longevity and economic profit; pillaging the earth and driving animals to extinction because of their horns, scales or tusks.  Such behavior is against the presets of life and human decency. 

Series: The Plight of the Rhino, Number 4
I know I have not posted Number 3 yet. :)


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