Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril - Now Open!

The world as we know it has been shaped by insects. They play incredibly important ecological roles, but face imminent threats around the world. Photographer Levon Biss creates incredible macro images of imperiled species-insects that are disappearing (or already gone) in our current age of mass extinction.
In collaboration with scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, Biss selected specimens from our world-class research collection to serve as representatives of insect decline.
#Insects #Photography #Extinction #Anthropocene
Entomologists and field biologists are rushing to understand and quantify the rapid decline of insect populations and biodiversity. But we can’t wait to protect ecosystems. The exhibition Extinct and Endangered aims to inform the public on the current crisis in insect decline and biodiversity loss, and to inspire a new appreciation for the beauty and importance of the tiny animals with whom we share the planet. Extinct and Endangered opened on June 22, 2022, at the American Museum of Natural History.
For more information visit: www.amnh.org/exhibitions/exti...
The Museum gratefully acknowledges Robert & Ipek Gibbins and Autonomy Capital for their leadership support of Extinct and Endangered.
Generous support has been provided by the Arthur Ross Foundation.
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[@Sara3346]

Well I do hope the exhibit makes an impact but I'm not holding my breath on it.

[@jcoop3660]

I've been seeding my area near my house, end of summer my lawn was full of moths. maybe millions. All different kinds and butterflies. Moths like the white petal butterfly bush too. I can't beleive how many different insects ive seen on it.
Even deer eat it sometimes.

[@rameshnk7761]

Very exciting

[@TheseNuts2]

Hi! Made a 2-minutes clip with attributions from the ending of this video. Let me know if there is a problem, please. Have a nice day!

[@Beautiful7]

Come on humans, we can do it !!!!

[@01Varda]

Sadly, your like count, reflects the overall interest or awareness of world populations. I really don't know how this dilemma can be addressed?

[@frowner_and_co]

​@@01Vardamajority of people are scared of Insects (I'm only scared of wasps) so it will be difficult.

[@williamwallin-noyes4380]

Such a great lesson for people to know about the insects that are a large part of the world

[@IndriidaeNT]

This video is great. Next you should make an Exhibits video called ICONS-Deinoncyhus, The Titanosaur or Citipati or even ICONs- Barosaurus Vs. Allosaurus or ICONS- African elephants or ICONS- Moai or something else.

[@livefromplanetearth]

💒

[@nabi5864]

Flies, invasive red and Argentine ants, roaches, blood sucking Mosquitos/ticks/fleas are all on the rise ...Meanwhile all our favorite beautiful ones are dying out...Butterflies, Friendly Honey Bees, Lady bugs, Dragon Flies, Praying Mantises, Giant Beetles, Tarantulas, ......😢😞

[@felipecool598]

😔

[@carlosalbertoandradesilva9442]

... we must acknowledge we all are part of it! 🍀 🍀 🍀

[@dianewallace6064]

Beautiful insects. Super sad that we are causing their extinction.

[@featheredfan]

I am trying to help the researchers to identify their moths, wasps, bees, flies, beetles and bugs in North America. They do great things!