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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
More information on the closure of the detention center in the Everglades: "Finally it looks like ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is meeting its end,” said the Center’s Elise Bennett. “But the Trump and DeSantis administrations have shown we can’t trust them with Big Cypress’ future." Vulnerable wildlife like Florida panthers, bonneted bats, Everglades snail kites, wood storks, and countless other species depend on this landscape. We’ll be fighting to ensure the government cannot walk away from this inexcusable operation without accountability or full restoration of the site. Tune in tomorrow for more information from our press conference.

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