The Tiger
Zeng Fanzhi
dependent on protecting nature," he emphasized. "There are
less than 3,200 tigers left in the wild, we've lost 90 percent of
the world's sharks, and it looks like we might lose the African
elephant entirely in the next 10 years if we don't take action."
"We have to start looking at the planet in the same way we
look at fine art as something of value that we can protect
and preserve for our children and our grandchildren," said
DiCaprio.
He then urged the crowd, "I want you to bid as if the fate of
the planet depends on us."
HYLAND
