Biodiversity

The variety of all living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

What is it?

Biodiversity means the different kinds of life you can find in one area or on the whole planet. The Red-billed Blue Magpie is part of the biodiversity of the Himalayas. The tentacled snake is part of the biodiversity of Southeast Asia. The Puff Adder is part of the biodiversity of Africa. High biodiversity is important because it makes ecosystems healthier and more resilient. The Armenian Viper is part of the biodiversity of the Caucasus and Middle East. Protecting this snake helps maintain the biodiversity of its rocky mountain habitat. Wagner's viper is part of the biodiversity of Turkey. Its rediscovery in 1983 added to our knowledge of the region's biodiversity. Protecting it helps maintain the biodiversity of eastern Turkey's rocky slopes. Smallwood's anole is part of the biodiversity of Cuba, contributing to the island's unique variety of life. The pig-nosed turtle is part of the biodiversity of New Guinea and northern Australia. Protecting its freshwater habitats helps maintain the biodiversity of the region. The Mayan Cichlid is part of the biodiversity of Mexico and Central America, contributing to the freshwater ecosystems of lakes, rivers, and lagoons.

Why it matters

Biodiversity is important because it keeps ecosystems healthy. Each species plays a role, and losing one can affect many others. Protecting biodiversity helps ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

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生物多样性

地球上所有生物的种类，包括植物、动物和微生物。

这是什么？

生物多样性是指在一个区域或整个星球上你能找到的不同种类的生命。红嘴蓝鹊是喜马拉雅山生物多样性的一部分。触手蛇是东南亚生物多样性的一部分。鼓腹蝰蛇是非洲生物多样性的一部分。高生物多样性很重要，因为它使生态系统更健康、更有韧性。亚美尼亚蝰蛇是高加索和中东生物多样性的一部分。保护这种蛇有助于维持其岩石山地栖息地的生物多样性。瓦氏蝰蛇是土耳其生物多样性的一部分。它在1983年的重新发现增加了我们对地区生物多样性的了解。保护它有助于维持土耳其东部岩石山坡的生物多样性。斯莫尔伍德安乐蜥是古巴生物多样性的一部分，为岛屿独特的生命多样性做出了贡献。猪鼻龟是新几内亚和澳大利亚北部生物多样性的一部分。保护其淡水栖息地有助于维持该地区的生物多样性。玛雅丽鱼是墨西哥和中美洲生物多样性的一部分，为湖泊、河流和泻湖的淡水生态系统做出了贡献。