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What is goodall’s point of view on insects generally and on the American burying beetle in particular

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Jane Goodall is a British primatologist and anthropologist. A chimpanzee expert, she has demonstrated these animals include insects in their diet. As a result, she suggests human ancestors might have eaten insects as well.

As the American burying beetle, Goodall looks upon it as a recycler, since it eats remains of animals. Thus, it provides the earth with nutrients, which helps in the production of plants.

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Explanation:

   Jane Goodwall is an English anthropologist and famous primatologist. She we widely known for her study of chimpazees in their habitat. She is also an advocate for ecological preservation and has shown thoughtout the years her passion for all types of animals.  

  She has been greatly concerned about insect conservation pointing out the importance of these tiny creatures in our planet. She says that they play an important role in all ecosystems sonce they perform a variety of functions. They provide food for birds, reptiles and small mammals. They make the soil richer by fertilizing it with nutrients. This helps plant grow. Insects pollinate. This process is important in the production of fruits and seeds that will create more plants. Simply put, without pollinators the human race and all ecosystems would not survive. This tiny creatures also control pests by feeding on dead animal.

The burying beetle is no exception. In her latest book, Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink, she mentions this not so cute but very important creature. They are a vital part of the ecosystem. These beetles in their role of scavengers can smell decaying dead animals from miles away. Male and female work together to bury their remains. Again, by doing this theu return valuable nutrients to the soil.

All in all, insects have a crucial ecological role in the balance of nature and Jane Goodwall expresses her concern about their extintion.