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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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Border Wall Saguaro Deaths
March 13, 2024

Under the Trump administration, thousands of ancient saguaros, some over a century old, were bulldozed for the border wall. Many transplanted cacti died within six months. These slow-growing desert sentinels are irreplaceable. Please share this video showing their tragic fate.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting lands, waters, and climate. We use science, law, and media, believing human welfare links to nature's diversity. For details: Fronteras Desk. Learn more and act at our website. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.