Areas Quote by Thom Hartmann
“A species may eat a particular bacterium, phytoplankton, smaller fish, or plant in an area. Lacking a predator, these species/populations will overgrow and alter the area's biology, overwhelming and driving to extinction dozens or hundreds or thousands of other local species.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ecological Rift, 1997
Without natural predators, species can dominate ecosystems, causing biodiversity loss.
In simple terms: Predators keep ecosystems balanced.
Preserve predator species.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wildlife conservation
- ecosystem management
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do predators play in ecosystem health?
- How can we balance human needs with predator conservation?
Restoring predators may conflict with human interests.