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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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That's Wild: Marmoset Names
October 23, 2024

New research in *Science* reveals marmoset monkeys use individual "phee calls" to identify each other. These South American primates live in monogamous family groups, raising young communally. This social structure suggests they faced evolutionary challenges similar to early humans, offering insights into our own communication development.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, links human welfare to biodiversity. We use science, law, and creative media to protect species, lands, waters, and climate, securing a wild future. Visit biologicaldiversity.org for more, including social media links and action alerts. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.