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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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October 08, 2026

Attacks on endangered wildlife are escalating as the Trump administration dismantles the Endangered Species Act. Key changes include removing the definition of "harm" related to habitat destruction and ending automatic protections for newly listed species. This could allow foreseeable deaths from activities like logging and development to bypass essential conservation requirements.

Additionally, an "Extinction Committee" has granted oil and gas operations exemptions from the Act, increasing risks to endangered species. A proposed congressional deal threatens to weaken wildlife reviews and complicate legal challenges against harmful projects. The Center for Biological Diversity is actively challenging these rollbacks and urges you to help defend this vital law: Share this video.


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