Climate change

Introduction Biodiversity represents the remarkable variety of life found on Earth, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest mammals. Although wildfires often capture public attention as a cause of biodiversity loss, many other threats are silently reducing the richness of life around us. Understanding these deeper issues is essential if we are to protect ecosystems for future generations. A broader perspective reveals that biodiversity loss is not an isolated problem but a complex web of interconnected challenges. Habitat Destruction: The Foundation of Loss Every ecosystem depends on the integrity of its habitat. As forests are cleared for agriculture, cities spread, and wetlands are drained, countless species lose the environments they need to survive. Without suitable habitats, plants and animals struggle to maintain their populations, pushing many towards extinction. The situation worsens with habitat fragmentation, where large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patc...