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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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That's Wild: Rare Footage of Baby Peacock Turtles
July 26, 2023

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) recently filmed 15 critically endangered Burmese peacock softshell turtles hatching in Myanmar—a possible first-ever video of their species. Named for the peacock-like spots on their shells, these once-abundant freshwater animals are now among the world's most endangered.

Volunteer "turtle guardians" with FFI protected the nest sites until the eggs hatched. After a brief study, the hatchlings were released into the wild. Watch the video and learn more: Business Insider | Endangered Earth Online. Video credit: © Nyein Chan and Yae Aung / fauna-flora.org.