What Is Biodiversity — and Why the Amazon Needs Us to Protect It

What Is Biodiversity — and Why the Amazon Needs Us to Protect It

Biodiversity, pronounced as “bai · ow · dai · vuh · suh · tee”, may sound like science fiction, but it’s vital to life on Earth. It refers to all living organisms within an area, from animals and plants, to tiny organisms that are impossible to see without a microscope. So why does biodiversity matter? Every organism on Earth depends on others to survive in a delicate balance. For example, fungi break down dead organisms, enriching the soil. Tha…