There are more species on the earth than stars in the universe! 1.000.000.000.000.000.000
species (mostly insects) versus 200.000.000.000 stars.
The
importance of many of these species is not yet known: scientists have
only recorded 1.75 million species on our planet. Humans are but one of
the species on this planet.
It
is estimated that between 150 and 200 species become extinct every day.
Currently, governments
spend 1 US$ per person a year on nature reserves. At least 50 US$ per
person is needed each year to save endangered species.
Once
a species is lost it is gone forever. |
