Biological Diversity
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Why it is so important to save our biodiversity? Our world is very complex. Much more complex than we can imagine. There is no 'good' or 'bad' species. Every living being is special and has its purpose – in many cases we just don't recognise or don't know it yet. As an example, the Cuban Biologist Misael Bordier recorded a high success rate on healing sufferers from cancer with the toxin of the Caribbean Blue Scorpion (Rhopalurus junceus) (EPA, October 2003). Even if the result of Bordier's research is not approved, discoveries like this are realistic and possible at any time.
We never know if it was the last specimen of an insect, we stepped on during our last holidays. It might have bared the solution for healing cancer, AIDS, or another horrible disease. Only an intact nature with a rich biodiversity can guarantee a valuable pool of species. To understand the value of such a bio-pool, it is essential to know its inhabiting species and how they are relatated to each other. The basic knowledge of species classification (taxonomy) therefore directly contributes to the protection of our natural environment.
With Speciesworld you can take part in the discovery of new species, support it, receive a unique scientific drawing and choose a personal everlasting name for 'your' new species. Any new species could be named after your choice e.g. 'Rhopalurus exampli'. There are still millions of species undiscovered (e.g., http://news.independent.co.uk). Hundreds disappear on a monthly basis – mainly due to destruction of their habitats and pollution of the environment. The majority of research work (e.g. taxonomy) is provided by amateur scientists and restricted to their own financial support. With Speciesworld you have the unique possibility to immortalize a name of your choice and you help raising the value of research in the field of biodiversity, environmental education, and bioethics. |
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