TED-ED: From the top of the food chain down: Rewilding our world - George Monbiot

The video explores the history and extinction of megafauna, the potential for resurrecting extinct species using genetic material, and the concept of rewilding to restore ecosystems. It highlights the impact of trophic cascades, using the example of wolves in Yellowstone, and discusses global rewilding movements aimed at ecological restoration. The video emphasizes the importance of rewilding with local consent and the hope it brings for reversing ecological damage.

What were some of the characteristics of the megafauna that lived in the Americas?

How did the extinction of megafauna affect ecosystems?

How can abandoned farms contribute to ecosystem restoration?

What are some examples of animals that could be restored to their former habitats?

What role do species like wolves play in their ecosystems?

What is a trophic cascade and how was it demonstrated in Yellowstone National Park?

What is rewilding and why is it important?