Hugh Downs explains why biodiversity (and taxonomy and natural history museums) matter. “Taxonomy is only important if you live on this planet.”
Courtesy of Planet Bob (alias the Arizona State University Institute for Species Exploration).
In case you're wondering, Erik Holsinger (one of the producers) and I share an unusual last name, but we're not (closely) related.1
1We are both humans and both “Holsingers”, but I have no idea where Erik sits in my family tree.
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Actually, Kent and I may be in the same forest, but I am pretty sure we're not from the same tree. (grin).
Thanks for sharing our "Planet Bob" video with your readers!
Best regards,
Erik "not related to Kent, but I"m sure he's a nice guy" Holsinger
Producer/Writer
Planet Bob