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Wildlife and biodiversity

Get to know the incredible animals, plants and habitats that share our planet.

Small orange fish swarm over a vibrant tropical reef.

What is biodiversity and why is it important?

Biodiversity is one of the most important ideas for anyone who cares about the natural world. Let’s explore what it means, and why it matters for all of us.

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Fascinating facts

Vital wildlife habitats

These amazing places are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife. Let's work together to protect them.

Birds fly above crisp blue water with clumps of yellow grasses on a bright day.
Wetlands
A waterfall runs out from a densely-forested hillside and into a calm lake in the Great Bear Rainforest
Forests
A dozen or so small-scale fishermen in a colourful wooden boat pull up a net from a turquoise ocean.
Open oceans
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The Arctic
half under water half above water shot of iceberg
The Antarctic
A creature with many tendrils like whiskers coming out of its face, which is orange and white with two googly eyes sticking out either side and a thin "neck", against pitch black
The deep sea
Aerial view of a lush rainforest canopy. One large tree has fallen, leaving a horizontal tree-shaped hole in the canopy.
Amazon rainforest

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Threats to wildlife and biodiversity

Greedy companies and reckless governments are putting wildlife in danger. Let's understand the biggest threats so we can tackle them together.