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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. 

Curated by mokiethecat

Lion's mane nudibranch
June 06, 2018
These translucent and predatory sea slugs are otherworldly and beautiful. Fun facts about Lion's mane nudibranchs: 1) They use their flexible and expandable "oral hoods" to catch prey like jellyfish, zooplankton and small fish. 2) They produce sweet-smelling secretions that remind some people of watermelon or other fruit. 3) When necessary, they're pretty good swimmers. Love nudibranchs and other wildlife? Join the Center for Biological Diversity's E-list of activists, citizen scientists and animal lovers here: https://bit.ly/2qE6gBz #NudiByNature