ABOUTABOUTBiodiversity is fragile. When one species disappears, it affects everything connected to it. Yet biodiversity loss is often perceived as abstract, slow and far removed from everyday actions.
People understand fragility best when they can physically see and feel it. Just like in Jenga, removing even one seemingly unimportant block can destabilise an entire structure. The same applies to biodiversity.
To make the issue tangible, Zoo Copenhagen created a physical manifestation of how even the smallest changes can have dramatic consequences. In the middle of the city, we built a 10-metre-tall game of Jenga. On top of the unstable tower stood a full-scale rhinoceros. Each removed block symbolised the loss of a species. One by one, the structure weakened - until even a small movement could cause everything to collapse. Just like in nature, where the disappearance of seemingly insignificant species can ultimately lead to the downfall of entire ecosystems. By turning biodiversity into a familiar game with visible, physical tension, the installation made an invisible problem impossible to ignore. Visitors could instantly feel how delicate the balance is - and how little it takes for it to break. Nature’s Balance transformed a complex global crisis into a simple, unforgettable experience, reminding us that protecting biodiversity is not about one big action, but about the many small ones that keep everything standing.
