Global Species Database

Imagine you have a big bookshelf that holds books about all the different living things on the planet. This bookshelf is called the global species database, and it has information about every single type of plant, animal, fungus, and microbe living on Earth.

Each book on the bookshelf has a lot of information about a specific living thing, like how it looks, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and how it behaves. Scientists use this information to learn about different living things and how they interact with their environment.

The global species database is very important because it helps us understand the diversity of life on our planet and how it is changing over time. By keeping track of all the different living things, we can make sure we are not causing harm to any species or their habitats. And, if a species is in danger of becoming extinct, we can work to protect and save it.

So, just like you have your own collection of books, scientists have a big bookshelf full of information about all the living things in the world!