And yet when you think about it, they have eyes, we have eyes. And they have a heart. We have a heart. Fish don't seem to be greatly regarded. But if we knew them like we know birds, we would be similarly in awe of them and appreciate them for the beautiful, wondrous, important, creatures they are and the vital role that they play in keeping the planet just the way we like it.
Earle knows that all life is connected.
We must be a part of the natural systems that support us. The genome of microbes, elephants, petunias, pine trees, squid, earthworms and humans is amazingly similar. The chemistry of life operates along certain familiar basic patterns. In spite of that, and it might seem contrary, but all life has its own individuality. You look at a school of fish and think they're all alike.