Reflection
My original video for the TED Talk went over 10 minutes, so I had to drastically shorten it. I could go hours talking about animals and conservation. I had a blast researching all of these amazing animals. I think the reason why I love Florida wildlife so much, except for it being awesome, is circumstance. Florida wildlife got me out of the lowest point in my life, when I had given up hope. You see, I was in a wheelchair, unable to walk for 6 months. My parents took me to a bird rescue center, and I saw a Florida sandhill crane with a new prosthetic leg. Just like the crane, I too was reteaching myself how to walk. At that moment, I made a promise. That the next time we see each-other, we will be fully walking. It ended up happening on the second time however. This TED Talk will never make me look at ecosystems the same again. When I see an ecosystem now, I will forever think of the animals missing in order for it to function. I will always be haunted by the vanished animals, yet insp