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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

May 22, 2026
Another week of environmental fights and legal battles here at the Center. From the Trump administration approving continued use of atrazine and reviving cyanide “bombs” on public lands, to new border wall contracts tied to Big Bend, there’s a lot happening right now that deserves attention. But there’s resistance too — including new lawsuits to protect marine wildlife, growing wolf recovery in California, and renewed pushes to defend grizzlies and endangered sea turtles. These stories are shaping the future of wildlife and public lands in real time. Follow for weekly updates, and take action against M-44 cyanide bombs at the link in our bio. #wildlifeconservation #atrazine #pesticides #endangeredspecies

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