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The Importance of Biodiversity: Protecting Life on Earth

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Earth’s biodiversity provides essential resources and services, such as food, medicine, and clean air and water, that are critical for human well-being. However, human activities are causing a significant loss of biodiversity, with severe consequences for both nature […]

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5 Websites Where You Can do Online Volunteer Work for Nature Conservation

In a previous blog post, I shared a list of websites where you can access free courses on wildlife conservation, ecology, and related fields. These resources are a great way to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of the challenges facing our planet’s biodiversity. If you’re eager to take your passion for nature even

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Biodiversity in the Tropics: Understanding the Richness of Life in Tropical Forests

Tropical forests are one of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on the planet, containing a vast array of flora and fauna. These forests cover only 6% of the Earth’s land surface, yet they support over 50% of the world’s biodiversity. The incredible diversity found in tropical forests is due to a complex interplay of

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Ecosystem Services: The Benefits of Biodiversity

Ecosystem services are the benefits that people derive from the natural world. They include a range of functions and processes that support and sustain human well-being, such as air and water purification, nutrient cycling, soil formation, and climate regulation. These services are essential for the survival and well-being of all life on Earth, including humans.

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Climate Change in Tropical Forests: The Devastating Impacts

Climate change, caused by greenhouse gas concentration, has significantly impacted the Earth in the last three decades. Global terrestrial and sea temperatures are rising, sea levels are rising, land ice coverage is reduced, and there are more extreme weather events like heat waves or cyclones. In the 1930s, Callendar presented evidence of increased greenhouse gas

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Adaptations in Nature: Surviving and Thriving in the Natural World

Animals and plants have evolved a remarkable range of adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive in nature. Adaptations are changes that help an organism better survive in its environment. These adaptations can be physical or behavioural, and they can be passed down from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance. Physical Adaptations

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The Empty Forest Phenomenon: Understanding the Devastating Effects

Tropical rainforests are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, with an abundance of flora and fauna. However, over the past few decades, these forests have been facing a serious problem known as the “empty forest” phenomenon. This phenomenon refers to forests that have lost their large vertebrate populations, leaving behind a seemingly

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The Threat of Invasive Species: Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Introduction Invasive species are non-native animals or plants that are introduced to a new environment, where they can cause harm to the native ecosystem and are considered one of the major threats to biodiversity. Because they can compete with native species for resources, disrupt ecological processes, and alter habitats. Invasive species can also have negative

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