Guardian’s Competition Spotlights 10 Incredible Invertebrates of 2025
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📰 The quick summary: A global search for the most remarkable invertebrate species has been narrowed down to 10 finalists, highlighting the incredible diversity and importance of spineless creatures.
📈 One key stat: At least 1.3 million invertebrate species exist on Earth, representing an extraordinary range of creatures from insects to octopuses.
💬 One key quote: “After all, it is backbones that have got us into all this trouble.”
1️⃣ The big picture: The Guardian has launched an exciting competition to celebrate Earth’s invertebrate species, with hundreds of nominations now shortlisted to 10 finalists. From microscopic tardigrades that can survive in space to intelligent octopuses and resilient barnacles, the nominations showcase the remarkable diversity of spineless creatures. The shortlist includes insects, arachnids, snails, crustaceans, corals and many other fascinating species. Each day for the next 10 days, one finalist will be revealed before readers can vote for their favorite invertebrate of 2025.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This competition brings much-needed attention to the vital yet often overlooked invertebrates that keep our planet’s ecosystems functioning. The nominations highlight incredible survival abilities, from iron-plated deep-sea snails to space-surviving tardigrades, showing nature’s remarkable adaptability. The strong public engagement demonstrates growing appreciation for these essential creatures. By celebrating invertebrates, we develop better understanding of their crucial roles in pollination, decomposition, and maintaining Earth’s biodiversity.
3️⃣ What’s next: One finalist will be revealed each day over the next 10 days on The Guardian’s website. Readers will learn about each nominated species and their unique characteristics. After all finalists are announced, everyone will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite invertebrate. The winner will be crowned as the Invertebrate of the Year 2025.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Hundreds of nominations for invertebrate of the year whittled down to 10
