Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Dr. Gerald Uhlich , of the Berlin zoo 's board of trustees , stated that because of his vast popularity , Knut had become a means of communication and that he had the ability to `` draw attention to the environment in a nice way .
Simplified: Dr. Gerald Uhlich , of Berlin zoo , stated that Knut `` draw ( s ) attention to the environment in a nice way . ''