What is Biodiversity?

Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems. Greater biodiversity implies greater health. Biodiversity is in part a function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical regions are typically rich whereas polar regions support fewer species.

What factors reduce Biodiversity?

1. Destruction of Habitats.  

2. Uncontrolled Hunting and Fishing

3. Pollution of the water, soil, and the atmosphere.

4. Introduction of Exotic Species