http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/animals-that-help-us-to-survive/

The earth, its ecosystems, and its creatures are all deeply connected. Thus, the existence of many species depends on the survival of others, and don’t think human beings are an exception.

1. Ants
Over 12,000 species of ants have been scientifically identified and they are abundant in most ecosystems.
Ants aid in decomposition and turn up more soil than earthworms! When ants dig tunnels, they aerate the soil and recycle nutrients. This activity is ecologically crucial in maintaining healthy soil for plant (food) growth. Ants even help reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and the need for irrigation. They also helps in picking of pests.
Wow, ants sure have a lot of ecological roles! What’s more? They help cleaning up rainforests and keep ecosystems in balance. So, the next time you encounter an ant, perhaps think twice about using your shoe as a squashing device.

2. Termites
Though they destroy our homes and are responsible for billions of dollars needed for annual repairs, termites are far more beneficial than harmful to humans. Though sometimes called “white ants,” termites and ants are different species, but they are similarly important. A termite’s diet is based upon roots, wood, bark, and stems. How should they know that your house is off limit?

3. Bats
Though they are often portrayed as creepy flighty creatures in Hollywood films (you can watch this video to see how cute bats can be), bats are exceptionally important to our ecosystem. And don’t worry about vampires. Out of over 1,200 species of bats, only three are blood-sucking vampires and bats won’t harm humans unless they are threatened. They do, however, help humans by going about their normal business.

4. Frogs
You may have never given much attention to these slimy species, but frogs are far more important to humans than being used for high school dissection experiments. Frogs act as bio-indicators, which means they indicate the health of their ecosystems. How? Frog skin is very porous and permeable, allowing substances present in the environment to be absorbed within their fatty tissues.

5. Birds
Birds perform a broad variety of ecological roles, including forest decomposition, insect pest control, nutrient recycling, bio-indication of ecosystem health, plant pollination, and seed dispersal. Some ground-dwelling birds even help aerate and turn up soil with their claws. Though ant, termite, bat, and frog species might be the masters of their trades, birds certainly seem like the jack of them all!

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Lalasticlala, mynd44

Thumb up op, Dog are too important not to be in this list u posted up, remember that is man best friend

Please add dogs............ And what about Bee?

Squirrels are believed to plant millions of trees every year. And trees are very important to the ecosystem. Talk about production of Oxygen and elimination of Carbon IV oxide. Talk about tackling global warming. Not to talk about also providing food.

cool nice to knw but op lala wnt like dis cos snake shuld be on d list

All animals are needed for a complete ecosystem cycle

6. Cattles

7. Bees

8. Chicken

What of snake

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Gracesofar:
Please add dogs............ And what about Bee?

Yh and bees

I'm waiting to read about mosquito benefit to our existence

What about housefly?

Animalcules!!!

Microbes (archae, bacteria and fungi) have substantially aided human existence and survival.
All biogeochemical circles are incomplete without them. They directly decompose dead organic matter thereby providing nutrients for plants (primary producers) which man ultimately depends on.

13ShadesOfMay:
The earth, its ecosystems, and its creatures are all deeply connected. Thus, the existence of many species depends on the survival of others, and don’t think human beings are an exception.

1. Ants
Over 12,000 species of ants have been scientifically identified and they are abundant in most ecosystems.
Ants aid in decomposition and turn up more soil than earthworms! When ants dig tunnels, they aerate the soil and recycle nutrients. This activity is ecologically crucial in maintaining healthy soil for plant (food) growth. Ants even help reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and the need for irrigation. They also helps in picking of pests.
Wow, ants sure have a lot of ecological roles! What’s more? They help cleaning up rainforests and keep ecosystems in balance. So, the next time you encounter an ant, perhaps think twice about using your shoe as a squashing device.

2. Termites
Though they destroy our homes and are responsible for billions of dollars needed for annual repairs, termites are far more beneficial than harmful to humans. Though sometimes called “white ants,” termites and ants are different species, but they are similarly important. A termite’s diet is based upon roots, wood, bark, and stems. How should they know that your house is off limit?

3. Bats
Though they are often portrayed as creepy flighty creatures in Hollywood films (you can watch this video to see how cute bats can be), bats are exceptionally important to our ecosystem. And don’t worry about vampires. Out of over 1,200 species of bats, only three are blood-sucking vampires and bats won’t harm humans unless they are threatened. They do, however, help humans by going about their normal business.

4. Frogs
You may have never given much attention to these slimy species, but frogs are far more important to humans than being used for high school dissection experiments. Frogs act as bio-indicators, which means they indicate the health of their ecosystems. How? Frog skin is very porous and permeable, allowing substances present in the environment to be absorbed within their fatty tissues.

5. Birds
Birds perform a broad variety of ecological roles, including forest decomposition, insect pest control, nutrient recycling, bio-indication of ecosystem health, plant pollination, and seed dispersal. Some ground-dwelling birds even help aerate and turn up soil with their claws. Though ant, termite, bat, and frog species might be the masters of their trades, birds certainly seem like the jack of them all!

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Don't miss lead ppl ... go mk ur research again this time avoiding smoking weed first.

ericsimons18:


Don't miss lead ppl ... go mk ur research again this time avoiding smoking weed first.

Replying to your mention is not worth it, honestly. But I won't let this slide so don't 't ever spew trash on my topic bro and moreover, internet packet data is cheap nowadays, so u can lazy dumb ass off to make research yourself and come back and tell me where I got my fact wrong. Until then, u just have to be humble!

13ShadesOfMay:
Replying to your mention is not worth it, honestly. But I won't let this slide so don't 't ever spew trash on my topic bro and moreover, internet packet data is cheap nowadays, so u can lazy dumb ass off to make research yourself and come back and tell me where I got my fact wrong. Until then, u just have to be humble!

Get ur head out of your ass and do the right thing .... and yes leave the weed behind this time.

5 animals essential to human survival - copy that past on Google .. Won't say anything else.

what about bees? it should be number 1 or 2 on ur list.

The only thing i can learn from ur post,is that animals,are the same with man.

I call them workers of GOD

Op, how in the world did you miss bees�?

Smh...

Bats help humans by going about their business ¿ for real¿?¿¿

As a little boy I had a passion of becoming a chartered accountant,I have an uncle who was an accountant and I always admired the way he used to dress and look smart on suit.
My parents wanted me to be a pharmacist,my Father took control of my academic life,he facilitated my admission,and made sure I got admitted to study pharmacy.After spending 5years studying pharmacy,I went back to school to study Accounting and I graduated,and all the while I was studying accounting my father thought I was working.
I took a very big risk but I knew what I wanted and I achieved it.
My parents wanted me to be a pharmacist,which I didn't oblige but I still followed my passion and dream.
Today, I will boldly say that I have accomplished 90% of my dreams and as God would have it I have written most of my professional exams.
Always follow your dream,beat the fear of the unknown and soar to greatness,it will only take time but it will be worth it.......................................................................
#copied.

Leaving out creatures like the earthworm has to be the greatest injustice perpetrated on this post. You made a side remark about it "turning the soil" under article 1: Ants and simply left it at that? That aside. That creature is a very crucial component of the ecosystem and as such deserves an entry on any list of this nature.

Besides,bats don't just "mind their businesses"(heck,that is hardly a contribution to the ecosystem). There are insectivorous bats that feed on mosquitos thereby reducing the population of those creatures(now that sounds more like a proper contribution!). Bats also help in the pollination process too(bonus).

Nice one Bro. But this post doesn't explain how Termites and Bats contributes to our existence.
Bees should have been number 1 on the list as well.
Bees pollinate a third of everything we eat and play a vital role in sustaining the planet’s ecosystems. Some 84% of the crops grown for human consumption – around 400 different types of plants – need bees and other insects to pollinate them to increase their yields and quality. These include most fruits and vegetables, many nuts, and plants such as rapeseed and sunflowers that are turned into oil, as well as cocoa beans, coffee and tea.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/17/why-are-bees-important

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sureteeboy:
Nice one Bro. But this post doesn't explain how Termites and Bats contributes to our existence.
Bees should have been number 1 on the list as well.
Bees pollinate a third of everything we eat and play a vital role in sustaining the planet’s ecosystems. Some 84% of the crops grown for human consumption – around 400 different types of plants – need bees and other insects to pollinate them to increase their yields and quality. These include most fruits and vegetables, many nuts, and plants such as rapeseed and sunflowers that are turned into oil, as well as cocoa beans, coffee and tea.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/17/why-are-bees-important

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