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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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Mexican Gray Wolves Back in the Wild
March 28, 2023

Mexican gray wolves, also known as lobos, are a highly endangered subspecies. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, spearheaded their reintroduction to Arizona’s Apache National Forest in 1998. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to protect these unique wolves from persecution and boost their declining genetic diversity.

Today, 241 lobos roam wild in Arizona and New Mexico, with 380 in captive-breeding programs. Despite this progress, they remain among North America’s most endangered mammals. We are committed to their full recovery, believing that human welfare is deeply linked to the vast diversity of wild animals and plants.

Learn more about our work at biologicaldiversity.org.