Food webs show us how energy moves around in nature. Let’s break it down into some simple parts:

1. Trophic Levels:

   • Producers (like plants) take in about 1% of sunlight.
   • Primary consumers (these are the herbivores, like cows and rabbits) get about 10% of the energy from producers.
   • Secondary consumers (the carnivores, such as lions and wolves) only get about 1% of the energy from primary consumers.

2. Energy Loss:

   • Each time energy moves to the next level, about 90% of it is lost. This happens because of how animals use energy, the heat they give off, and waste.

3. Interconnectedness:

   • Food webs show how different animals and plants are connected by what they eat. This helps us see how energy flows in many different ways, which keeps ecosystems balanced and healthy.