What’s happening to biodiversity? (secondary)
Watch this video clip to find out about the decline in animal and plant species, all over the world.
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Topics:
Animals, including humans, Living things and their habitats, Relationships in an ecosystem, Human and physical geography
Watch presenter Michaela Strachan visits a huge insect hotel and a garden pond teeming with life, as she explains what we can do to improve biodiversity. Also see examples of rewilding and the greening of cities to inspire young people as they take on the challenge to design a home for nature. (Clip length 4:08 minutes)
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