Remembering The Symbol
Dr. Moore blinked as the realization dawned on his face. ‘I’ve seen this before,’ he said, sounding little surprised. ‘It came up in a conservation conference once.’ He turned to face the group, his expression a mix of surprise and awareness. We leaned in closer, anxious to learn what this mark meant. There was something more going on, a thread that Jake’s actions had pulled, showing a deeper bond between us and the wild.

Remembering The Symbol
Revealing A Secretive Effort
Dr. Moore added, “This marking is part of a conservation program.” Only a few individuals know about it. His comments were welcomed with mute nods, as the gravity of what he stated settled on us. ‘We’re in on something unique,’ someone whispered. It was like walking into a universe we didn’t entirely grasp while also feeling a part of the unfolding drama. A secret sat wrapped in something so public and wild, hidden but right in front of us.

Revealing A Secretive Effort