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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

This is a Tardigrade
January 08, 2020
Tardigrades might be most famous for surviving trips to space. But check out this stunning footage of earthbound tardigrades — affectionately known as "water bears" — eating, mating, and hatching from an egg. Thanks to James Weiss for the footage. Check him out on social: Facebook: @jamsgerms Twitter: @jam_and_germs Instagram: @jam_and_germs Youtube: https://biodiv.us/37LluYQ