ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Biological integrity

Alright kiddo, let me explain what biological integrity means.

Have you ever heard of the word "integrity"? It means being whole and complete, like when we keep our promises and do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Now, let's talk about the word "biological". It is about living things like plants, animals, and humans.

So, when we talk about biological integrity, we mean the health and wholeness of all living things and their environment.

Think of it as a big puzzle where everything fits perfectly. Each piece of the puzzle is like a different living thing, like a bird, a tree, or a fish. They all play a role and depend on each other to survive.

Now, imagine some pieces of the puzzle are missing or broken. Maybe there are no more trees left for birds to build their nests or no more fish in the water for bigger animals to eat. This would make the puzzle incomplete and could harm the health of the whole ecosystem.

That's why it's important to protect biological integrity. It means making sure that all living things are healthy and their environments are protected so that they can continue to live and thrive as they are meant to be.