She is also a believer in "biophilia," Edward O. Wilson's hypothesis that humans are innately and emotionally attracted to other living organisms.
The biophilia concept states that we are drawn to environments that have supported human life in the past, so responding to nature is part of our genetic makeup.
The biophilia theory, though not universally embraced by biologists, is supported by a decade of research that reveals how strongly and positively people respond to such things as open, grassy landscapes.
I was less convinced by what the report refers to as "biophilia", which links environmental quality to social behaviour.
According to the biophilia hypothesis, our relationships with non-human animals are driven by survival needs: assistance in acquiring food and safety.
Biophilia is genetic meaning those humans who were closely connected to nature throughout history would, presumably, have had better access to food and fresh water.
The biophilia hypothesis suggests that the positive emotional response that adult mammals have toward baby mammals across species helps increase the survival rates of all mammals.
