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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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Tiny, Rare Sand Cats in Sahara Desert Caught on Camera
May 04, 2023
Nope, they aren't kittens — though they're as cute as kittens can be. They're sand cats, rare wild felines who live in the Sahara Desert! According to a new study, tiny sand cats, although smaller than house cats, can travel almost as far as leopards and tigers. Even more fascinating? Researchers just discovered they may be the only nomadic felines who move with changing rainfall. But they don’t need rain to live. In fact, they don’t need to drink at all. They stay hydrated via the blood of their prey. #ThatsWild Video footage by Grégory Breton. Used with written permission from the Sand Cat Sahara Team. Learn more at panthera.org. Full article on tiny sand cats: https://www.iflscience.com/tiny-sand-cats-huge-range-reveals-behavior-never-seen-in-wild-cats-68306 ----- 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://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv TAKE ACTION: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/ For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.