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“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.” quote by Thom Hartmann
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“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.”

Thom Hartmann

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.

Key Takeaway

Preserve predator species.

Themes

ecology biodiversity food webs

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

educational informative

When to use this quote

  • wildlife conservation
  • ecosystem management
  • policy making

Key Concepts

environmental science population dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role do predators play in ecosystem health?
  • How can we balance human needs with predator conservation?
A Different Perspective

Restoring predators may conflict with human interests.

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