Jane Goodall spent decades showing the world why protecting animals and their habitats matters to humanity. Now, an 11-year-old conservationist is preparing to carry that message to a younger generation. Aneeshwar Kunchala, a UK-based wildlife presenter with family roots in Andhra Pradesh, India, is set to receive the Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal for his work promoting wildlife conservation and biodiversity. According to The South Asia Times, Kunchala's journey began at just four, when he learnt about a whale that had died after ingesting plastic pollution. The experience inspired him to raise awareness about the threats facing wildlife.
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