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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

Sandhill Cranes in New Mexico
January 19, 2021
Check out these sandhill cranes from Siberia and Alaska overwintering in a wildlife refuge in New Mexico. These noisy, lanky birds can live up to 40 years. Many make this epic 10,000-mile, round-trip journey dozens of times in their life. Also, bonus bird alert: bald eagle!