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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 wildlife crossing reduced vehicle collisions by 85 percent
May 29, 2019
A win for wildlife! Installed in 2012, this wildlife crossing over Highway 191 in Wyoming provides safe passage for pronghorn, allowing them to make their ancient seasonal migration unharmed. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, wildlife-vehicle collisions here have been reduced by more than 85 percent by the crossing. Fun fact: The pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and, depending on the scientist, the second or third fastest land animal in the world.