(Family Features) For the Mexican avocado industry, success depends on the conservation of natural resources, soil, forests and water, which is why it is working to reduce its impact to protect the natural environment. One important priority is supporting biodiversity - the variety of plants and animals in one region or ecosystem - through environmentally friendly and responsible practices.

Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals from diverse environments, outlining how each helps sustain its ecosystem.

Stacker referenced research from climate scientists, the National Parks Service, and U.S. Geological Survey to examine how climate change impacts America's national parks.

Citing data from Global Forest Watch, Stacker ranked 10 states that have experienced the greatest loss of tree cover over the past decade.

Stacker looks at how long it takes for the things people throw away to decompose. From a few days to millions of years, find out the decomposition rates of the most commonly trashed household items.