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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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Ya'll Ain't Ready for Lil' Jawz
December 17, 2018

Lil' Jawz is an embryonic catshark, developing within an egg case attached to a coral colony. Its yolk sac provides all necessary nutrients, acting as a vital power source for growth and survival until it emerges into the open ocean.

As an oviparous species, this shark lays eggs externally with no parental care. To support wildlife conservation, join the Center for Biological Diversity's e-list: https://bit.ly/2qE6gBz. Footage courtesy of NOAA.