Memory Biodiversity and conservationVersion en ligne Taking care of natural resources is crucial to ensure sustainability, par alex velasco Educate the community on conservation, reduce waste, promote recycling, protect natural habitats, and support policies that prioritize environmental sustainability. Species that have gone extinct in recent decades include the western black rhinoceros, baiji dolphin, golden toad, Pinta Island tortoise, and Spix's macaw. What is biodiversity, and why is it important to preserve it? Which species have gone extinct in the last 50 years? Mention 5 of them. Threatened species: Giant panda, Asian elephant, sea otter, snow leopard, African penguin. • Endangered species: Tiger, orangutan, black rhinoceros, hawksbill turtle, blue whale. Mega-diverse countries include Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Australia. They are called mega-diverse because they have a high number of endemic species and diverse ecosystems. What are natural resources, and how are they classified? They are classified as renewable (can be replenished, like solar energy) and non-renewable (finite resources, like fossil fuels). What are the factors that cause the loss of resources and biodiversity? Changes or reductions in resources can lead to imbalances, endangering species, reducing biodiversity, and destabilizing ecosystems, which can affect all living beings. What are your recommendations to the community to preserve biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity. What happens if resources modify or decrease in an ecosystem? Taking care of natural resources is crucial to ensure sustainability, protect ecosystems, and support human and wildlife survival by avoiding depletion and environmental harm. What is a threatened species and an endangered species? Give five examples of each. What are the mega-diverse countries, and why are they mega-diverse? Factors include deforestation, pollution, climate change, habitat destruction, over-exploitation of resources, and invasive species, all of which disrupt ecosystems and threaten specie What is the importance of taking care of natural resources? Organizations working on species preservation include WWF (World Wildlife Fund), Greenpeace, IUCN Conservation International, and The Nature Conservancy. To prevent damage, we can promote sustainable practices, reduce pollution, protect habitats, recycle, and use resources responsibly to maintain ecological balance. Organizations dedicated to the preservation of species. What can we do to prevent modification or decrease in an ecosystem?