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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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"Don't Shoot" -- Esperanza Spalding Speaks Up to Save America's Wolves
April 24, 2019
A live performance and conversation to save America's wolves, featuring Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding and the Center for Biological Diversity. Streamed live on Facebook 4/22/19. Take action, ignite change and fight to save our wolves from plans to strip their endangered species protection: saveourwolves.org