What's your favourite thing about biodiversity? And do you feel empowered to protect it? Leave a comment below 🔽 or go to royalsociety.org/biodiversity for our Q&A
Biodiversity allows our world to sustain itself, by replenishing what was old to make way for the new; and it is the task of those in between to help this process stay afloat, including humans. As a kid, I realised that wildlife is being threatened with extinction, and so I decided to study conservation in order to protect biodiversity from ceasing to exist forever
Biodiversity is important because it provides us with the food we eat, because of the micro organisms that enrich our soil, most of our medicines use plants and fungi, and it can protect us too. Trees and shrubs protect our homes from flooding, while coral reefs and mangroves shield the coastlines from storm surges. It also provides us with spiritual and cultural value. The excessive use of deforestation , harmful fertilizer and mining has had an extreme impact on our environment, land or sea. We even hunt animals for prized body parts and meat. 300+ Mammals are expected to soon go extinct. This also creates climate change, which warms up the whole world, with huge pressure on wildlife. Between 2016/17, Half the coral in the Great barrier reef have died due to warmer conditions. To stop this, we need to cut our carbon emissions, find ways to use land and water that have the least severe impact on the environment, so we can leave enough space for plants and animals to thrive freely. We must protect the 'Biodiversity Hotspots', but we should also rebuild biodiversity around the world. Sometimes this can require little effort, with small actions, while also it can require hands on Interference like reintroduction of species and other. We should provide ways for global development that are one with nature, not against it.
One of my favorite things about biodiversity is the incredible interconnectedness of all living organisms. Every species, no matter how small, plays a role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems, and the diversity of life forms enriches our planet in ways we are still discovering. The complexity and beauty of nature, from the tiniest microorganisms to the largest animals, is awe-inspiring. As for feeling empowered to protect it, I believe that every small action counts, whether it's advocating for sustainable practices, supporting conservation efforts, or making mindful choices in daily life. Protecting biodiversity isn't just a responsibility; it's an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports. By raising awareness, supporting policies that promote conservation, and making personal efforts to reduce our ecological footprint, we can all play a role in preserving the rich tapestry of life on Earth.
Biodiversity is crucial because it underpins the health and stability of ecosystems that provide essential services to all life on Earth. A diverse range of species ensures that ecosystems function efficiently, maintaining processes such as pollination, soil fertility, water purification, and climate regulation. These services are vital for agriculture, clean water, and even the air we breathe. Biodiversity also contributes to resilience, allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes and recover from disturbances, such as natural disasters or climate change. Furthermore, it provides a wealth of genetic resources that can be used in medicine, agriculture, and technology. The loss of biodiversity threatens the balance of ecosystems, leading to the disruption of these services and putting the survival of both human and non-human species at risk. By protecting biodiversity, we are safeguarding the foundation of life, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring a healthier, more resilient planet for future generations.
The video is indeed one of the masterpiece of animation and, of course, narration.... Thank you Royal Society 😊 As a teenager as well as a citizen of India- a developing country; I want to assure that I will try my best to reduce the rate of climate change & anthropocene. Sir Attenborough is a living treasure for entire planet. Thank you again 🪶
People don't take responsibility for biodiversity........ Very well explained in this video So this is the situation. Very nice to see atleast there are people who cares for biodiversity
I take the pledge too brother, being a teenager and also being from India. And we should all work together to make this country better and sustainable, it can make a huge difference globally too
Very beautiful documentary. It explains very well what biodiversity is and how climate change is destroying it, what are the individual steps we can take to prevent this catastrophe. Congratulations on making an informative documentary
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:06 🌿 *The Role of Spider Monkeys* - Spider monkeys play a crucial role as "unwitting climate activists" by spreading seeds of tropical hardwood trees in their dung. - This contributes to the growth of forests, which absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. - Demonstrates how millions of interactions like these ensure a healthy planet. 01:09 🌍 *Importance of Protecting Biodiversity* - There are approximately 1.6 million documented species, but possibly 7 or 8 million more undiscovered. - Emphasizes the significance of protecting biodiversity, especially lesser-known organisms that play a vital role in maintaining a healthy planet. - Biodiversity provides essential resources like food, medicine, and protection from flooding. 02:41 🌎 *Threats to Biodiversity* - Discusses various human actions that are detrimental to biodiversity, such as habitat changes, hunting, and climate change. - Highlights the severe consequences of climate change on wildlife, citing the Great Barrier Reef as an example. - Raises the question of what actions are needed to address the biodiversity crisis, including cutting carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity hotspots. 04:15 🦜 *Conservation Efforts* - Showcases successful conservation efforts, like the reintroduction of White storks in England and the restoration of mountain gorilla populations in Africa. - Emphasizes the importance of hands-on management and community involvement in conservation. - Encourages a holistic approach to global development that works with nature and involves affected communities. 05:21 📚 *Learn More* - Directs viewers to learn more about biodiversity and its importance by visiting royalsociety.org/biodiversity. Made with HARPA AI
thank you - please can we be informed about day by day action on protection & restoration in the areas of greatest damage. Please can we have stronger pressure on all national governments to halt forest destruction. Please can we have huge international efforts to convert desert areas to green experimental 10,000 acre zones.
Indeed. And humans don't own the planet. It is not there for us to just use as a commodity, for our food and leisure. Biodiversity is good for the planet, but in this video it is all about why it is important for humankind. I think that is really egocentric. Especially when they pretend as though things are going better due to our help. No, it was ruined by us in the first place and it can heal perfectly well without our help. The planet will do fine without us. No, it wil do great without us. Because yes: nature does not need mankind, but mankind needs nature.
Greetings! You have very informative videos and this particular video has creative commons license, can this be uploaded to a certain page for educational purposes? I would be glad to hear from you soon. Thank you
BEIJING - When President Xi Jinping of China and his entourage of government officials and business leaders arrived in Tanzania in March 2013, it was to officially promote economic ties between the two countries. But according to a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency, a nongovernmental organization based in London, members of the Chinese delegation used Mr. Xi’s visit as an opportunity to procure so much illegal ivory that local prices doubled to about $318 a pound. Two weeks before Mr. Xi arrived, Chinese buyers purchased thousands of pounds of poached tusks, which were “later sent to China in diplomatic bags on the presidential plane,” said the report, which was released on Wednesday. The Chinese government has been trying to prove itself a responsible state actor that is serious about abolishing corruption and abiding by international law. But the report, “Vanishing Point: Criminality, Corruption and the Devastation of Tanzania’s Elephants,” details Chinese diplomats and military personnel colluding with Tanzanian officials and Chinese crime syndicates to send illegal ivory to China, decimating Tanzania’s elephant population in the process.
@@Patches_0001 the smartest biologist in the world is over simplifying things for lay people to understand him. Growing algae is much more economical & would actually create oxygen & fix CO2
@@Angelo-Rules no one would grow algae because people don’t understand what it is that’s why he tells people to grow trees and plants n stuff cuz people know how to do that while he leaves algae growing to the people who know how
What I dislike about these romanticised videos is that animals are used as happy little mascots, but in reality, they are victims en masse in the biosphere. There was no cutesy animation of a hyena tearing a baby elephant apart whilst it screams and cries for its mother. Yet this is as vital to it as a spider monkey eating a fruit. Also the idea we need biodiversity because we benefit from it, so we are using these systems and creatures for our own purposes, not because of some Disney-like sense of stewardship. The reality is basically polar to the idealised aesthetic presented in these sorts of videos. I just think we should be more mature about it.
you realise not everyone is like you right? not everyone cares about the environment and if a pretty aesthetic video with simpler less graphic content can move more people then that is good enough :// i think you’re the immature one in this situation
Erm... Well hyena is hyena. Human can be a vegetarian if you are interested. AND I like animals as a whole - both hyena and elephants are amazing. That is why biologists talk about all species. No one is talking about hyenas only. Important narrative here is that humans are less effective than nature in organising. Your nention of hyena is right if we put aspect of "conversational projects" - all these human made projects lead to use of other animals to feed carnivors. But the final idea is that human awareness should be bigger. That it is important to coexist with nature, not to blindly use it.
This was directed at kids btw ,not like there gonna care about some hyena ripping a giraffes toe off or something like cmpn grow up it isn't a documentary
God man and nature and more events and other stories and facts and interesting things like different people and family and far more information please watch this video 📸❤
dark species?? we are just too busy to categorize them. It takes too much money to find them all. Nobody funds the science to find new microbes or insects
If you actually think that biodiversity is important, why continue your organisation (Royal Society)? The British Royal Family are colonisers who have an extremely bad environmental record which also involves genocide against indigenous people who helped many environments before they were genocided.
Nothing about needing bio-diversity to train up great white hunters. children should not have to face apex predators but should be able to practise and learn on less scary and less dangerous prey. As he/she progresses they can have attempts at hunting what the bigger kids hunt. That is the reason that god placed kittens here, leopards here, tigers there.
What's your favourite thing about biodiversity? And do you feel empowered to protect it? Leave a comment below 🔽 or go to royalsociety.org/biodiversity for our Q&A
Biodiversity allows our world to sustain itself, by replenishing what was old to make way for the new; and it is the task of those in between to help this process stay afloat, including humans. As a kid, I realised that wildlife is being threatened with extinction, and so I decided to study conservation in order to protect biodiversity from ceasing to exist forever
Biodiversity is important because it provides us with the food we eat, because of the micro organisms that enrich our soil, most of our medicines use plants and fungi, and it can protect us too. Trees and shrubs protect our homes from flooding, while coral reefs and mangroves shield the coastlines from storm surges. It also provides us with spiritual and cultural value.
The excessive use of deforestation , harmful fertilizer and mining has had an extreme impact on our environment, land or sea. We even hunt animals for prized body parts and meat. 300+ Mammals are expected to soon go extinct. This also creates climate change, which warms up the whole world, with huge pressure on wildlife. Between 2016/17, Half the coral in the Great barrier reef have died due to warmer conditions.
To stop this, we need to cut our carbon emissions, find ways to use land and water that have the least severe impact on the environment, so we can leave enough space for plants and animals to thrive freely. We must protect the 'Biodiversity Hotspots', but we should also rebuild biodiversity around the world. Sometimes this can require little effort, with small actions, while also it can require hands on Interference like reintroduction of species and other.
We should provide ways for global development that are one with nature, not against it.
Every single day. You have no idea
One of my favorite things about biodiversity is the incredible interconnectedness of all living organisms. Every species, no matter how small, plays a role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems, and the diversity of life forms enriches our planet in ways we are still discovering. The complexity and beauty of nature, from the tiniest microorganisms to the largest animals, is awe-inspiring. As for feeling empowered to protect it, I believe that every small action counts, whether it's advocating for sustainable practices, supporting conservation efforts, or making mindful choices in daily life. Protecting biodiversity isn't just a responsibility; it's an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports. By raising awareness, supporting policies that promote conservation, and making personal efforts to reduce our ecological footprint, we can all play a role in preserving the rich tapestry of life on Earth.
Biodiversity is crucial because it underpins the health and stability of ecosystems that provide essential services to all life on Earth. A diverse range of species ensures that ecosystems function efficiently, maintaining processes such as pollination, soil fertility, water purification, and climate regulation. These services are vital for agriculture, clean water, and even the air we breathe. Biodiversity also contributes to resilience, allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes and recover from disturbances, such as natural disasters or climate change. Furthermore, it provides a wealth of genetic resources that can be used in medicine, agriculture, and technology. The loss of biodiversity threatens the balance of ecosystems, leading to the disruption of these services and putting the survival of both human and non-human species at risk. By protecting biodiversity, we are safeguarding the foundation of life, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring a healthier, more resilient planet for future generations.
Sir Attenborough favorite forever❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
The video is indeed one of the masterpiece of animation and, of course, narration....
Thank you Royal Society 😊
As a teenager as well as a citizen of India- a developing country; I want to assure that I will try my best to reduce the rate of climate change & anthropocene.
Sir Attenborough is a living treasure for entire planet.
Thank you again 🪶
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People don't take responsibility for biodiversity........
Very well explained in this video
So this is the situation.
Very nice to see atleast there are people who cares for biodiversity
True words my friend. Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩
I take the pledge too brother, being a teenager and also being from India. And we should all work together to make this country better and sustainable, it can make a huge difference globally too
Very beautiful documentary. It explains very well what biodiversity is and how climate change is destroying it, what are the individual steps we can take to prevent this catastrophe. Congratulations on making an informative documentary
This video was beautifully preformed by David Attenborough
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:06 🌿 *The Role of Spider Monkeys*
- Spider monkeys play a crucial role as "unwitting climate activists" by spreading seeds of tropical hardwood trees in their dung.
- This contributes to the growth of forests, which absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- Demonstrates how millions of interactions like these ensure a healthy planet.
01:09 🌍 *Importance of Protecting Biodiversity*
- There are approximately 1.6 million documented species, but possibly 7 or 8 million more undiscovered.
- Emphasizes the significance of protecting biodiversity, especially lesser-known organisms that play a vital role in maintaining a healthy planet.
- Biodiversity provides essential resources like food, medicine, and protection from flooding.
02:41 🌎 *Threats to Biodiversity*
- Discusses various human actions that are detrimental to biodiversity, such as habitat changes, hunting, and climate change.
- Highlights the severe consequences of climate change on wildlife, citing the Great Barrier Reef as an example.
- Raises the question of what actions are needed to address the biodiversity crisis, including cutting carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity hotspots.
04:15 🦜 *Conservation Efforts*
- Showcases successful conservation efforts, like the reintroduction of White storks in England and the restoration of mountain gorilla populations in Africa.
- Emphasizes the importance of hands-on management and community involvement in conservation.
- Encourages a holistic approach to global development that works with nature and involves affected communities.
05:21 📚 *Learn More*
- Directs viewers to learn more about biodiversity and its importance by visiting royalsociety.org/biodiversity.
Made with HARPA AI
You explained how every things work very well thank you
Sir David, thanks a lot for all job done
Wow!
What an awesome video!!
Thank you Sir Attenborough and everyone who has made this possible!
Glad you liked it!
This video is good for biology especially for year 5 beginners to secondary school.
This is a wonderful video, we are responsible to keep biology in the world diverse.
Very beautiful documentary.
I wonder who is behind the voice over of this wonderful video about 'biodiversity', His voice is so calming
I ❤ David Attenborough.
Perfect to show my students, thank you!
Our pleasure!
i'm watching this in school, i also just want to say thank you for the vid
thank you - please can we be informed about day by day action on protection & restoration in the areas of greatest damage. Please can we have stronger pressure on all national governments to halt forest destruction. Please can we have huge international efforts to convert desert areas to green experimental 10,000 acre zones.
Nice video
Humans need Nature... Nature doesn't need humans. Let that sink in.
I love you ❤
Indeed. And humans don't own the planet. It is not there for us to just use as a commodity, for our food and leisure. Biodiversity is good for the planet, but in this video it is all about why it is important for humankind. I think that is really egocentric. Especially when they pretend as though things are going better due to our help. No, it was ruined by us in the first place and it can heal perfectly well without our help. The planet will do fine without us. No, it wil do great without us. Because yes: nature does not need mankind, but mankind needs nature.
This was so beautifully done! I needed help with this matter for my test coming up and this was a perfect explination. Thank you!🥰
Greetings! You have very informative videos and this particular video has creative commons license, can this be uploaded to a certain page for educational purposes? I would be glad to hear from you soon. Thank you
beautiful documentary!!
I love you, Dr. Zaius!
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PRETTY PICTURES #sirsir #theattenborough #spelling? #yeahboi #gome
Sharing the vid out.
Great video 👌
what a lovely video!
Bellissimo video! Really thank you! 💚
Glad you enjoyed it!
BEIJING - When President Xi Jinping of China and his entourage of government officials and business leaders arrived in Tanzania in March 2013, it was to officially promote economic ties between the two countries.
But according to a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency, a nongovernmental organization based in London, members of the Chinese delegation used Mr. Xi’s visit as an opportunity to procure so much illegal ivory that local prices doubled to about $318 a pound. Two weeks before Mr. Xi arrived, Chinese buyers purchased thousands of pounds of poached tusks, which were “later sent to China in diplomatic bags on the presidential plane,” said the report, which was released on Wednesday.
The Chinese government has been trying to prove itself a responsible state actor that is serious about abolishing corruption and abiding by international law. But the report, “Vanishing Point: Criminality, Corruption and the Devastation of Tanzania’s Elephants,” details Chinese diplomats and military personnel colluding with Tanzanian officials and Chinese crime syndicates to send illegal ivory to China, decimating Tanzania’s elephant population in the process.
this was almost as good as family guy episode the life of brian
great video :)
It is an interesting video!
Futile. Humanity is incurable.
Yes...we always need biodiversity.....
Bio integrity v. Biodiversity
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Because if it was only humans it would be boring .
Trees don’t absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. They end up up returning all of it back
When you chop a tree down they release the co2 they absorb
Your telling the smartest biologist in the world how a plant works 🤦♂️
@@Patches_0001 the smartest biologist in the world is over simplifying things for lay people to understand him. Growing algae is much more economical & would actually create oxygen & fix CO2
@@Angelo-Rules no one would grow algae because people don’t understand what it is that’s why he tells people to grow trees and plants n stuff cuz people know how to do that while he leaves algae growing to the people who know how
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Interesting very intresting hmmm
Great.
Nice!
Oui Ted, pourquoi ?
moving yes
What I dislike about these romanticised videos is that animals are used as happy little mascots, but in reality, they are victims en masse in the biosphere. There was no cutesy animation of a hyena tearing a baby elephant apart whilst it screams and cries for its mother. Yet this is as vital to it as a spider monkey eating a fruit. Also the idea we need biodiversity because we benefit from it, so we are using these systems and creatures for our own purposes, not because of some Disney-like sense of stewardship. The reality is basically polar to the idealised aesthetic presented in these sorts of videos. I just think we should be more mature about it.
These videos are used to spread awareness of climate change and other issues. 💀
you realise not everyone is like you right? not everyone cares about the environment and if a pretty aesthetic video with simpler less graphic content can move more people then that is good enough :// i think you’re the immature one in this situation
Erm... Well hyena is hyena. Human can be a vegetarian if you are interested.
AND I like animals as a whole - both hyena and elephants are amazing. That is why biologists talk about all species. No one is talking about hyenas only.
Important narrative here is that humans are less effective than nature in organising. Your nention of hyena is right if we put aspect of "conversational projects" - all these human made projects lead to use of other animals to feed carnivors.
But the final idea is that human awareness should be bigger. That it is important to coexist with nature, not to blindly use it.
This was directed at kids btw ,not like there gonna care about some hyena ripping a giraffes toe off or something like cmpn grow up it isn't a documentary
uh- so my buritto is gonna catch fire?
Humans can create a hell or heaven on earth. what would be the end result?
Que bien ... !
God man and nature and more events and other stories and facts and interesting things like different people and family and far more information please watch this video 📸❤
dis is epik
The species we detected are only 20%, that means our planet has 80% of dark species?!
dark species?? we are just too busy to categorize them. It takes too much money to find them all. Nobody funds the science to find new microbes or insects
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If you actually think that biodiversity is important, why continue your organisation (Royal Society)? The British Royal Family are colonisers who have an extremely bad environmental record which also involves genocide against indigenous people who helped many environments before they were genocided.
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ahhh yeh thats not gonna happen, just say goodbye lol its almost over
Nothing about needing bio-diversity to train up great white hunters. children should not have to face apex predators but should be able to practise and learn on less scary and less dangerous prey. As he/she progresses they can have attempts at hunting what the bigger kids hunt. That is the reason that god placed kittens here, leopards here, tigers there.
flip this video
why dont we just remove all the damn forests and wildlife? proble solve
just keep dogs.
@@CleddauDdu hatwhat!
What an awful reply
Just kidding
Attenborough used to be good. Now instead of great documentaries he does this rubbish.
Shut up
Yes, what happened?
beautiful documentary!!