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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. 

Curated by mokiethecat

August 12, 2026

Border-wall construction is threatening the movement corridor for jaguars and other wildlife along the U.S.-Mexico border. Recent remote camera footage has captured Cinco, a male jaguar first documented in late 2025 by University of Arizona researchers after crossing from Mexico. Russ McSpadden from the Center for Biological Diversity emphasizes that each sighting of Cinco highlights the urgent need for jaguars to move freely between the two countries, as the border wall poses a significant threat to their survival in Arizona.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of diverse species and their habitats. They aim to ensure a future where wildlife thrives, using science, law, and creative media. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.


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