Top Key Animals for Ecosystem Balance

Elephants shape landscapes and maintain savannas through their feeding habits.

Lions control prey populations, preventing overgrazing and maintaining ecosystem diversity.

Prairie dogs create habitats for other species through their burrowing activities.

Wolves regulate herbivore populations, maintaining ecosystem health.

Sea otters maintain kelp forests by controlling sea urchin populations.

Tiger sharks regulate marine populations, protecting seagrass habitats.

Starfish maintain marine diversity by controlling mussel populations.

Grizzly bears control prey populations and fertilize habitats.

Beavers create wetlands, regulating water flow and supporting biodiversity.

Bees are crucial pollinators, contributing to one-third of the world's food production.