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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. 

Curated by mokiethecat

May 22, 2026

Florida panthers, with likely fewer than 200 remaining, face critical habitat loss in southwest Florida. Development confines them to shrinking pockets, forcing dangerous crossings and threatening their survival.

Now, another large-scale residential and commercial project threatens to eliminate nearly 5,000 more acres. This will inevitably lead to increased roads, vehicle strikes, and deadly conflict over their limited space.

The Center for Biological Diversity and partners are challenging federal approvals in court to halt this destruction. Help support their vital fight to protect Florida panthers before it's too late.


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