This podcast provides an introductory look at Earth's astounding biodiversity - the variety and variability of genes, species, and ecosystems making up the web of life on our planet. Listeners will learn what biodiversity is, why it is so essential, and just how amazingly diverse conditions for life can be in different ecosystems across the globe. Mind-boggling statistics highlight how much biodiversity still remains undiscovered. Episodes aim to tell stories of our living world that inspire greater appreciation and conservation of nature’s glorious masterworks.