Small But Mighty: Why Earth's Tiny Creatures Matter
Small but Mighty Why Earth’s Tiny Creatures Matter Written by Kendra Brown Illustrated by Catarina Oliveira Owlkids Books
The lion may be known as the king of the jungle And sure not many animals are as strong as an ox
But guess what my friends It's not just about being big and brawny in the animal kingdom Some of the smallest animals have the mightiest powers And they can impact our planet in a major way Honeybees for example may be small But they are important to the growth of trees flowers and plants around the world Without them we'd be in pretty big trouble The same is true for the other animals in this book krill leafcutter ants millipedes and more Many of these creatures are known as keystone species What makes them so key Well their survival is critical to the survival of other species in their surrounding environment They might prey on other animals helping to keep populations in check They could also make soil spread seeds or be the tasty meal that another animal relies on All of these things help an ecosystem thrive So let's hear it for the little ones
