Did you know that biodiversity is all around you? Biodiversity includes all of the living things on the earth including plants, animals, fungi, and even microorganisms. Biodiversity is found in your backyard and all over the planet. You may be wondering why biodiversity is such a big deal. Many scientists believe that protecting biodiversity is one of the most important things that people and governments can do. Did you know we are losing species at an alarming rate and that most of this change is being brought about by humans? When we protect biodiversity, we make sure that as many living things survive as possible. Follow the links below to learn more about biodiversity.