Was hat die Mücke je für uns getan?

What do we care if a species disappears in Brazil that we didn't even know existed until now? And wouldn't it be fantastic if mosquitoes went extinct?

In the network of nature, every single organism plays an important role. No species is independent of the others – we humans are no exception. Without the richness of nature, we could not survive: no insects, no fruit; no microorganisms, no humus; no mosquitoes, no chocolate.

Frauke Fischer and Hilke Oberhansberg vividly, entertainingly, and with many examples illustrate what biodiversity means. They bring us closer to the fascinating variety of animals and plants that provide us with food, health, and so much more. If we destroy this diversity, we jeopardize our own existence. The authors make it clear what we need to do to halt the extinction of species.

"This book presents in an engaging, easily understandable, and entertaining way how our well-being depends on the diverse life around us." Dirk Steffens
"Humorous, easy to understand, and wonderfully illustrative." Ricarda Wenge, MDR Wissen. With a foreword by GEO expert Dirk Steffens. Features: full-color throughout.