Biodiversity

What role do large fruit eaters like spider monkeys play in the environment?

• They compete with other animals for resources, ensuring only the fittest survive.

• They are mainly responsible for pollinating flowers.

• They spread the seeds of tropical hardwood trees, aiding forest growth.

• They primarily prey on smaller animals, controlling their populations.

Approximately how many species have been catalogued by humans?

• More than 8 million species

• About 500,000 species

• Around 1.6 million species

• Nearly 2 million species

Why is it crucial to protect our planet's biodiversity?

• Only biodiversity can prevent natural disasters.

• Biodiversity supports the organisms that maintain a healthy planet.

• Biodiversity primarily offers aesthetic value to human life.

• It ensures the survival of the largest and most visible species.

What is a significant source of animal protein for around a billion people?

• Cattle

• Fish

• Pork

• Poultry

What is one of the major threats to biodiversity mentioned in the video?

• Urbanization

• Digital technology advancement

• Renewable energy development

• Climate change

What was a significant achievement in the South of England in 2020?

• White stork chicks hatched for the first time in 600 years.

• The introduction of a new species of butterfly.

• The complete restoration of a native forest.

• The successful breeding of endangered wolves.