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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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The future of America's wolves is being decided now
July 19, 2019

The future of America's wolves is currently at stake. A plan by the Trump administration proposes removing endangered species protections for nearly all wolves in the lower 48 states. This action would lead to widespread persecution, trapping, and killing of these animals.

Learn more about this critical issue and its potential impact on wolf populations: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/gray_wolves