Biodiversity

Biodiversity

"Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. While Earth’s biodiversity is so rich that many species have yet to be discovered, many species are being threatened with extinction due to human activities, putting the Earth’s magnificent biodiversity at risk."

-There are about 8.7 million animal species on our planet

​-Africa has the most varied wildlife and most species

Biodiversity Facts

Forest: Includes tropical rainforests, temperate forests, and boreal forests, each with their unique set of flora and fauna.

Grassland: Open areas dominated by grasses, such as savannas and prairies, home to herbivores like zebras, bison, and antelope.

Desert: Arid regions with sparse vegetation and specialized animals adapted to extreme heat and water scarcity, like camels, kangaroo rats, and desert tortoises.

Tundra: Cold and treeless landscapes found in polar regions, inhabited by animals like polar bears, Arctic foxes, and caribou

Terrestrial Ecosystems:

​Marine: Oceans and seas, hosting a vast array of marine life including fish, marine mammals (e.g., dolphins, whales), sharks, turtles, and various invertebrates.

Freshwater: Rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, supporting diverse aquatic species such as fish (e.g., trout, catfish), amphibians (e.g., frogs, salamanders), reptiles (e.g., turtles, alligators), and waterfowl.

Aquatic Ecosystems:

Poll

What type of ecosystem would you want to live in?

​American Bison

​Largest terrestrial animal in North America.
At one time in history they were widespread from Alaska to Mexico

National Animal of America

Poll

Would you try to pet a bison.....

• Yes!

• No, I like being alive.

• What even is a bison..

Bald Eagle
National emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer.
https://youtu.be/CEmYEQ78zS0

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National Bird of America

Word Cloud

What do you think our national bird should be?