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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: Rediscovered Species of Mole Delights World
December 14, 2023

De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive moles were confirmed through environmental DNA analysis and the help of a specialized mole-sniffing border collie.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats, supports such vital conservation efforts. Read an interview with a rediscovery scientist and watch a video about the moles. For more information on the Center's work, visit their website.