Center for Biological Diversity offers endangered species
rings
Cell phone users can hear a little wildlife far from the
wilderness with free ringtones from the Center for Biological
Diversity. More than 50,000 ringtones have been downloaded at
www.rareearthtones.org since Dec. 18.
Center for Biological Diversity offers endangered species rings
Cell phone users can hear a little wildlife far from the wilderness with free ringtones from the Center for Biological Diversity. More than 50,000 ringtones have been downloaded at www.rareearthtones.org since Dec. 18.
“Ringtones with a conservation message are quickly spreading across the globe,” said Peter Galvin, the Center’s conservation director. “We are delighted at the overwhelming response and the opportunity to educate people about endangered species.”
The Web site features howls, croaks, chirps, songs and calls of more than 40 rare and endangered species from around the world. On March 19, the roar of a polar bear was added.
“Now you can easily download the sound of a polar bear, educate people about global warming each time your phone rings,” Galvin said, “And with one click, send a comment letter supporting endangered species protection for this vanishing artic species.”
The most popular ringtones since the launch of the feature include the orca and the Mexican gray wolf. Other popular ringtones include the barred owl, tropical birds and amphibians.
At the Web site, users can listen to ringtones, send them to their phones and download photos or fact sheets of each of the featured species.
The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit that works to protect endangered species.
By the numbers
50 – Countries where people have downloaded ringtones
50,000 – Total number downloaded since Dec. 18.
1,000 – Number of new downloads each day.
10,000 – Number of “friends” the polar bear site has on myspace.com.
