Biologists have long known that biodiversity is the key to nature’s resilience. In a biodiverse world, if the environment changes and some organisms can no longer thrive, others can take their place and fulfil functions that are essential to the species’ survival, and ultimately, human survival. Even the lowliest animals play significant roles, such as insects that pollinate—and a third of the food we eat depends crucially on insect pollinators. In addition to its intrinsic value, biodiversity underpins ecosystem services, providing the backbone of the global economy. Biodiversity loss, or the reduction in the genetic diversity of life forms, can […]