When we think of wildlife, we often imagine large animals. A wolf, elephant, or eagle captures the imagination. However, much of the life in an ecosystem begins with animals that are easily overlooked.
Pollinators keep nature moving
Bees and other pollinating insects help flowers and plants reproduce. As a result, they are connected to countless other species that depend on plants, seeds, fruits, and nectar.
Butterflies are more than pretty visitors
Butterflies are part of food webs and are also connected to specific host plants. A garden with various native plants can therefore become much more interesting for insects.
Hedgehogs are part of nocturnal garden life
Hedgehogs forage for food among leaves, bushes, and other sheltered spots. A garden doesn't have to be neat and completely tidy to be attractive to wildlife.
A world lives beneath your feet
Countless small organisms live in the soil. They help break down organic matter and are part of the cycle in which nutrients become available again.
Why small species are so important
Biodiversity is not a collection of separate animals. It is a network. When one part changes, it can have consequences for other species. That's why even the smallest piece of nature counts.
Your Wildlife Explorer Mission
Today, choose one small animal that you normally barely notice. Find out where it lives, what it eats, and what you can do in your own environment to give it space.
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