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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: Meet the Kowari
May 02, 2024

Kowaris are small, carnivorous marsupials from Australia's remote stony deserts. These bright-eyed predators, related to Tasmanian devils, face rapid extinction due to habitat degradation and feral cats. Learn more in this video by Arid Recovery.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, protects all species and their habitats through science, law, and creative media. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, striving for a future where wildness thrives.

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