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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: Cockatoo Rockers
November 22, 2023
Scientists have long known that palm cockatoos can play impressive drumbeats, and that each bird has unique songwriting abilities. A new study explains more about how these rare, smoky-gray rainforest birds craft their original instruments using sticks and seed pods. With patience and persistence, researchers were able to secure enough video footage and discarded drumming tools to analyze the cockatoos’ drumming behavior. Their study also documents how dad birds teach their young the craft, passing on a traditional that’s almost unheard of in other species. #ThatsWild This research is part of a broader study aimed at securing palm cockatoo conservation efforts on Australia’s Cape York Peninsula. 🎥 by R. Heinsohn and C. Zdenek Featured in Endangered Earth Online (Nov. 23, 2032): https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/earthonline/endangered-earth-online-no1220.html ------------ About the Center: The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. At the Center, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Where to find us: WEBSITE: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/centerforbiodiv FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/centerforbiodiv INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/centerforbiodiv TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv/ TAKE ACTION: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/ For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.