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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 wildlife crossing installed in 2012 over Highway 191 in Wyoming has significantly improved safety for pronghorn. This structure allows pronghorn to complete their ancient seasonal migrations unharmed, preventing collisions with vehicles.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports that wildlife-vehicle collisions in this area have decreased by over 85% since the crossing's implementation. This success highlights the importance of such infrastructure for both wildlife conservation and driver safety.

Pronghorn are notable as North America's fastest land animal, and globally, they rank as the second or third fastest.