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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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Baby Elephants Don't Like Naps Either
June 24, 2021

Wildland firefighters in southwestern China recently captured remarkable drone footage of a famous wild elephant herd. The video shows the elephants taking a collective nap in the forest.

This rare footage offers a unique opportunity to observe sleeping pachyderms. A highlight is a squirmy youngster who can't quite stay still.