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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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Year of last grizzly sighting in California by county
July 22, 2024

California's grizzlies vanished by 1924 due to persecution. A century later, 2024 is "the year of the grizzly." Explore their loss and our work to reintroduce them to the Golden State: biodiv.us/CAgrizz. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to protect species and their habitats, ensuring a wild future where biodiversity thrives.

Learn more and connect with us online: biologicaldiversity.org | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Take Action. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.