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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

Red wolves once roamed the eastern United States but are now critically endangered, surviving only in North Carolina. They are the focus of a new campaign by the Center for Biological Diversity, aiming to raise awareness and support for their conservation.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of diverse wildlife and ecosystems. They utilize science, legal action, and creative media to combat extinction and promote a sustainable future for all species. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.


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