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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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Two Octopuses Square Off In A Shipwreck
June 06, 2018

Scientists recently witnessed a brief but epic octopus battle within a shipwreck's hull, nearly 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico.

Likely vying for territory in the sunken vessel, two octopuses engaged in a tentacle tug-of-war until the intruding one retreated.

If you love cephalopods and other wildlife, join the Center for Biological Diversity's e-list for activists and animal lovers: https://bit.ly/2qE6gBz.