Biodiversity is really important for keeping our ecosystems healthy and strong. It helps both nature and humans survive.

Did you know that there are about 8.7 million different species on Earth? That’s a huge number! But, shockingly, over 80% of them haven’t even been discovered yet.

Biodiversity is important because it brings genetic variety. This variety allows species to adapt when their environment changes.

Here are some interesting facts about biodiversity:

• 70% of the oxygen we breathe comes from plants in the ocean.
• Ecosystems with lots of different species can produce 20% more biomass, which is the total amount of living matter.

The Tree of Life:

• This concept helps us see how different species are related to each other. So far, scientists have classified over 1.5 million species.
• The genetic differences among these species are key for making sure we have enough food and that we can fight off diseases.

In short, biodiversity is essential for a balanced environment and for our well-being.