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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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Fighting for Gray Wolves
January 06, 2026

The Center has filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for refusing to develop a national gray wolf recovery plan under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This challenges the Trump administration's finding that ESA protection for the gray wolf is "no longer appropriate" and its decision to forgo an updated recovery plan. This action comes two years after a similar successful lawsuit.

Collette Adkins, a senior attorney, affirmed, "We’re challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful decision to once again abandon wolf recovery, and we’ll win." She stressed that the FWS must follow science and law, demanding a comprehensive national recovery plan. Past delistings resulted in hundreds of wolves being hunted, underscoring the critical need for consistent federal protections.