Elephants are fascinating keystone species. They act as ecosystem engineers by modifying, creating, and maintaining habitats in which other species can survive. Elephants play an invaluable role in their ecosystem, influencing animals and plants. In the video below, Gamelihle Sibanda asks questions inspired by elephants. One question is, “How does nature perceive danger before itContinueContinue reading “Keystone Species – Savannah Clearers and Gardeners of the Forest”
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Sea Urchins & Kelp Forests
Below are a couple of videos about sea urchins. These global and spiny echinoderms are often very pretty, and they come in a variety of colours. They can be found on the sea beds of every ocean. Like most things in nature, balance is vital – and too many sea urchins can severely influence anContinueContinue reading “Sea Urchins & Kelp Forests”
Why is Biodiversity important for Biomimicry
From fungi to flamingos, plants to animals – the variety of life on our planet is wonderful. Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety of all life on Earth. The term is complex to grasp, but it is this complexity that makes our planet the perfect place for us humans as well asContinueContinue reading “Why is Biodiversity important for Biomimicry”