They are part of our ecosystem. We humans have to realize that every living being has an important role on this planet that goes well beyond what they can for us. What is most troubling about the researcher’s findings is that in areas where elephants are becoming extinct, so are local species of trees. So, in a nutshell … if the elephants are going extinct, they’re going to take the trees with them. What This Means for Humans Trees play a vital role in preventing soil erosion. In areas that are prone to either flooding or drought, trees help to lock the soil in place, basically holding the entire habitat in place. When soil runs into rivers it can cause them to dry up – meaning the loss of major water supplies and also homes and croplands.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:23:24 +0000