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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

October 29, 2026

Bats are vital to ecosystems, aiding in pollination, seed dispersal, and insect control. However, many bat species are threatened by human activities such as disease, habitat destruction, and light pollution, pushing them toward extinction.

Over a dozen bat species, including the Florida bonneted bat and Indiana bat, are federally listed as endangered or threatened. Additionally, bats are being exploited internationally for the wildlife trade. We are committed to stopping this trade and protecting bats from potential rollbacks of the Endangered Species Act.

This Halloween, the real fright is the potential loss of bats. Join us in defending the Endangered Species Act and the wildlife that relies on it: https://biodiv.us/4yRhEcH 🦇


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