The New York Times: Where Is the Love for Bugs?
A semi-slug, Plutonia albopalliata, native to Madeira whose status is unknown.
Photo credit: The New York Times
“If human beings were to disappear tomorrow, the world would go on with little change,” the biologist E.O. Wilson once wrote. But if invertebrates were to vanish, he said, “I doubt that the human species could last more than a few months.”
Although Dr. Wilson has been appealing for invertebrate conservation for decades, few policy makers or environmental groups have taken heed. But a growing number of scientists are determined to change that.
Although Dr. Wilson has been appealing for invertebrate conservation for decades, few policy makers or environmental groups have taken heed. But a growing number of scientists are determined to change that.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 10/21/2011 6:00 AM 
Categories: Invertebrates
Tags: bugs invertebrates e.o. wilson
Categories: Invertebrates
Tags: bugs invertebrates e.o. wilson
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