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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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Year of last grizzly sighting in California by county
July 22, 2024
Did you know? Grizzlies were once common in California, but decades of hunting, killing, and persecution drove them out. The last California grizz was seen in 1924. One hundred years later, lawmakers have declared 2024 to be “the year of the grizzly.” Check our new visualization about the loss of these bears and then learn more about our work to bring grizzlies back to the Golden State: https://biodiv.us/CAgrizz. #BringBackTheBears #grizzlybear ********************* About the Center: The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. At the Center, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Where to find us: WEBSITE: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ TWITTER: https://x.com/CenterForBioDiv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv TAKE ACTION: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/a... For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.