Nature has a way of restoring balance from "summary" of The Living Planet by David Attenborough
In the natural world, there is a delicate balance that must be maintained in order for ecosystems to thrive. This balance is constantly being tested by various factors such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. However, nature has a remarkable ability to adapt and restore equilibrium when it is disrupted. When a species becomes too dominant in an ecosystem, it can have far-reaching consequences for other species and the environment as a whole. In such situations, nature often responds by introducing natural checks and balances to control the population of the dominant species. This could manifest in the form of predators preying on the overpopulated species or disease outbreaks that help regulate numbers. Similarly, when natural disasters such as wildfires or hurricanes occur, they may initially cause devastation to the affected area. However, these events also play a ...
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