This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie replaced the category and made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve.

This goo was worth a point in January 2024.

publication date: Saturday, December 30, 2023 (part of January 2024)

category: Philosophy

clue: He stressed an ecologic ethic and the importance of predators in the balance of nature.

explanation: Aldo Leopold was a well-known ecologist, forester, environmentalist, scientist and author. He introduced the concept of "land ethic," innovative ideas about the preservation of land. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Scott Hardie


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