A Report of the Volunteer Activities related to Traffic Accidents involving Tsushima Leopard Cats and the Significance from the viewpoint of Environmental Education

Abstract

The university students have conducted volunteer activities focused on traffic accidents which are one of the major reasons for the declining population of Tsushima Leopard Cats. Through a series of activities, the students were satisfied with the experience on the forefront of the wildlife conservation and became interested in the conservation activities participated in. Also, they became more willing to explain their thinking to others and cooperate with others. It was also found that the students' key-competency can be expected, as well as deepening their knowledge and interests about Tsushima Leopard Cats.