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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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This is a fight for all life on Earth
September 27, 2019

Our planet is currently experiencing its sixth mass extinction of plants and animals. Unlike previous extinctions caused by natural events such as asteroid strikes or volcanic eruptions, this crisis is almost entirely human-driven.

Human activities, primarily habitat loss, the introduction of exotic species, and climate change, threaten 99% of currently endangered species.

To learn more and take action to protect Earth's biodiversity, visit biodiv.us/extinction.