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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

Once abundant in Eastern North America, red wolves now have only one wild population left in North Carolina's Albemarle Peninsula, which had 22 individuals before several litters were born in 2026. To ensure their survival, additional populations are urgently needed.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a nonprofit organization based in Tucson, Arizona. We believe that human welfare is closely tied to nature and the diversity of wild animals and plants. Our mission is to secure a future for all species at risk of extinction, as their loss diminishes society.


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