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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 24, 2026

Every year, Yellowstone’s iconic wolves, such as Mollie’s Pack, face the threat of being killed by recreational hunters if they cross the invisible boundary of Yellowstone National Park.

This year, the Mollie’s Pack, one of the oldest and most studied wolf families, has ventured into Wyoming. Join the Center in urging Wyoming Game and Fish to protect the Mollie’s and other beloved Yellowstone wolves from hunters as they leave the safety of the Park.


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