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What does Biodiversity mean?
Biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth, including all living organisms and the ecosystems they inhabit.
How can individuals contribute to biodiversity conservation in their daily lives?
To help biodiversity, we can recycle, save energy and water, buy local and sustainable food, avoid products from endangered animals, volunteer for conservation, and ask for laws to protect wildlife.
What are the two recently extinct animals presented in the slides?
The Bramble Cay Melomys and the Pinta Island Tortoise
How does pollution hurt animals?
Pollution hurts animals because it makes their homes dirty and can make them sick or even die.
What kind of pollution are there?
Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil Pollution, Littering
Who went to the university of Queensland? HINT: He was talking in the video
Stuart Phinn
What are some consequences of the loss of biodiversity for ecosystems and human societies?
The loss of biodiversity can harm ecosystems and make it harder for humans to get what they need from nature.
How old is Dr. E
72
brachiopods, trilobites, bivalves and corals.
How long was the video? (IF YOU WERE PAYING ATTENTION)
What are the main factors contributing to the extinction of animals worldwide?
The main factors contributing to the extinction of animals worldwide include habitat loss, pollution, overhunting or poaching, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species.
What percentage of exploitation affects the Earth and its species?
37%
In the next few decades, how much amphibians species could go extinct?
In a few decades, how much marine mammals will go extinct?
more than a third of marine mammals
In a few decades, how much reef forming corals will go extinct?
33% of reef forming corals will go extinct
What are some strategies and initiatives for protecting and conserving biodiversity on a global scale?
To protect biodiversity worldwide, you can create safe areas for animals, use land and resources wisely, restore habitats, stop illegal hunting and trading of wildlife, educate people about biodiversity, and support global agreements to save species.
What was the news channel called that was presenting this topic in the video?
CBS This morning
Who was the national correspondent in the video?
Jonathan Vigliotti
Who was the FMR. IPBES CHAIRMAN?
Sir Robert Watson
Who was the Center for Tropical Research Founding DIR?
Thomas B. Smith