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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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June 25, 2026
The last few weeks at the Center brought more updates from the border wall fight and continued action to defend the Everglades.   There was good news too: California steelhead protections survived a legal challenge, and all detainees were removed from the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” But the environmental damage remains, and the legal fights continue. Follow us to stay updated share this video with someone who cares about protecting public lands and endangered species. For the wild🐺 #wildlifeconservation #endangeredspecies

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