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Why is Biodiversity Important?

People are single-handedly destroying the biodiversity of earth. In order to sustain life on earth, several factors need addressing.

Published by cathymcc (553 pts

) on Sep 25, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Frogs Are Disappearing at an Alarming Rate: This Biodiversity Loss Fortells a Dire Prediction of World Eco-Systems

Frogs around the world are facing a mass extinction which fortells of dying Eco-Systems in need of rescue. Learn more about this threat to biodiversity and the efforts to prevent further biodiversity loss in frogs.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts

) on Sep 22, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Endangered UK Daddy Longlegs and Its Impact on UK’s Woodland Biodiversity

The UK Daddy Longlegs, also known as crane flies are now on the verge of near extinction. In upland areas, the golden plovers which subsist mainly on these crane flies are said to be suffering from starvation and are expected to reach extinction by the end of the century.

Published by ciel s cantoria (3,863 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Biodiversity- Why Is It Important?

Defining biodiversity is far easier than explaining its importance- there are a number of factors that contribute to the significance of biodiversity. Here are a number of reasons outlining why such diversity is critical.

Published by Sean Fears (5,850 pts

) on Sep 15, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Biodiversity of the Great Plains

Prairies have been described as oceans of grass; if that's true, then, like the oceans, prairies possess a remarkable degree of biodiversity and are, in their own distinctive way, important contributors to our way of life.

Published by Sean Fears (5,850 pts

) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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Biodiversity in the States: Arkansas

The state of Arkansas is beaming with biodiversity. Arkansas is home to a wide variety of environments and habitats, ranging from grassy blackland prairie in the southwest, to the muddy swamps along the Mississippi River Alluvial Plain, to Ozark mountain ranges and caves in the north.

Published by Sarah V. (798 pts