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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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The Southwest Is Jaguar Country
April 04, 2023

Once revered deities, jaguars are powerful, graceful hunters. Though they evolved and once thrived across the Americas, habitat loss and hunting pushed them to near extinction north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Learn about our efforts to restore them: biologicaldiversity.org/species/mammals/jaguar

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, links human well-being to nature's vast diversity. We use science, law, and media to protect lands, waters, and climate, securing a future for all species and ensuring a wild world for generations to come.

For more information, visit biologicaldiversity.org. Follow us on social media or email center@biologicaldiversity.org for inquiries.