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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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Trump's Border Wall is Devastating to Wildlife
May 22, 2019

Trump waived 41 laws, including the Endangered Species Act, to expedite border wall construction in Arizona. This decision deeply impacts the Center, headquartered just 60 miles north of the border.

The Arizona-Mexico borderlands form one of North America's largest remaining ecosystem complexes. This vital region, home to diverse wildlife such as coatis, bears, ringtails, jaguars, and javelina, faces significant threats from the accelerated construction.