Do humans really need other species?
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Photo caption: Science shows that humans are happier and healthier around other animal and plant species. Photo credit: Artur Debat / Moment via Getty Images. Article by . The Conversation – August 29, 2022.
Can humans live without any other species of plants or animals? – Arunima S., age 14, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India
People definitely cannot survive without other species. As an ecologist – a scientist who studies the interactions of plants, microorganisms, fungi and animals, including humans – I know there are at least three reasons we need other organisms. […]
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