Discovering Biodiversity Around Me
Introduction: When we hear the word biodiversity , we often imagine deep forests , rare animals, or coral reefs . But the truth is— biodiversity is all around us, even in the smallest corners of our daily lives. So, I decided to start a project to explore the hidden biodiversity in my own surroundings and share it here on my blog. What I Found: 🪴PLANTS:- In the few pots i have at home, I found the tulsi (found almost in every South Indian households) and a creeper growing from the pots BIRDS 🦢:- Small sparrows enter into the balcony through the nets installed. I also spotted some pigeons, crows and parrots- in early morning and late evening from my balcony. 🐜 INSECTS:- Small ants around the pot and on the wall. Importance: Every plant, insect, and bird plays a role—pollinating, cleaning, or balancing nature. Even the ants I almost ignored are busy aerating the soil. Observing this reminded me that biodiversity is not just about saving tigers or fo...