Biodiversity

 Levi Elfrink

Biodiversity 

In this class we have talked about all the gloom and doom but there are good things that take place that I think deserves attention. Biodiversity is a very interesting topic that has to do a lot with conservation and habitat management. Believe it or not it actually has to do with pretty much everything in the earth environment, from the water, to the species, and type of bugs we see. All factors matter when discussing the survival of wildlife. Biodiversity is the reason a lady bug might not have as many spots as another. It also can explain why two deer can have two different colored coats. 



https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/12/what-is-biodiversity-and-why-does-it-matter-to-us



Comments

  1. Carliss HowellMarch 6, 2021 at 1:55 PM

    I think biodiversity can definitely be looked at as a positive thing; rather than focusing on the bad things going on in our world. I always find it interesting how much different species can look so different but be in the same family line.I also think it is really cool how it’s more than just something about animals but can be about the world as whole. i really enjoyed reading your blog!

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  2. Ashley RitterMarch 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    I think its very cool that you are highlighting Biodiversity and the safety of the animals around us. Talking about the difference when it comes to the same species is interesting because when you see those animals you expect them to look the same and to work the same. Being able to talk on this topic I feel like might be hard but with what you posted it makes me wanna learn more.

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