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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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We're fighting to save giraffes from extinction
June 19, 2019

Africa’s giraffe population has plummeted almost 40% in the past 30 years. The U.S. market significantly contributes to this decline, importing over 28,000 giraffe bone carvings, skin pieces, and hunting trophies in the last decade alone.

In 2018, we sued to secure Endangered Species Act protection for giraffes. We are committed to fighting until these iconic animals are safe from extinction.

Join our efforts by contributing to our Endangered Species Act Protection Fund today: https://biodiv.us/2KZ0cPa