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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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A Cameo by ‘Cinco’ the Jaguar

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May 13, 2026

New video from a remote camera in southern Arizona's Sky Islands captured a rare jaguar, "Cinco," moving through the area in March and April, alongside bears and mountain lions. First filmed in 2025, this sighting underscores the jaguar's rightful place, despite threats like border wall construction, mining, and drought. Jaguars, the world's third-largest cats, once ranged extensively across the U.S. Southwest.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit, works to protect endangered species and their habitats through science, law, and creative media. Their mission is to secure a future for all species and preserve a wild world. Learn more at their website or connect on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.


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