Chapter Eleven
“In the days before the domes were built, preserving endangered species often fell on the shoulders of private philanthropists and zoos,” Mr. Jackson said. “As society decayed, zoos closed, and some animals had to depend entirely upon the protection of wealthy individuals who dedicated their lives to stopping the extinction of species, both exotic and those once considered common.”
“Lanni,” Walsh whispered from behind me, “all I need from you is five minutes.”
“The reliance on those outside the scientific community created its own set of problems.” Mr. Jackson paced in front of our class. He always kept in constant motion when he gave his lectures in the Tropics Dome, like he wanted to make sure we didn’t get distracted by the palm trees and the sounds of the monkeys hidi
