Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of life. There are a number of definitions and measures of biodiversity.
Biodiversity is a neologism and a portmanteau word, from bio and diversity. The term biological diversity was coined by Thomas Lovejoy in 1980, while the word biodiversity itself was coined by W.G. Rosen in 1985 while planning the National Forum on Biological Diversity organized by the National Research Council (NRC) which was to be held in 1986, and first appeared in a publication in 1988 when entomologist E. O. Wilson used it as the title of the proceedings Edward O.Wilson, editor, Frances M.Peter, associate editor, Biodiversity, National Academy Press, March 1988 ISBN 0-309037832 ; ISBN 0-309037395 (pbk.), online edition of that forumGlobal Biodiversity Assessment. UNEP, 1995, Annex 6, Glossary. ISBN 0-521564816, used as source by "Biodiversity", Glossary of terms related to the CBD, Belgian Clearing-House Mechanism, retrieved April 26, 2006.. The word biodiversity was deemed more effective in terms of communication than biological diversity.
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Biodiversity FAQ - Explains what it is and why it's important. Contains a list of species and their approximate numbers.
Biodiversity Hotspots - An interactive world map of the places where plants and animals are most threatened. Includes a searchable database of all land-dwelling vertebrates.
Born Free Junior and Education Pages - Information on creating wildlife areas at home or school. Support for teachers with direct links to the National Curriculum, and encouragement for younger people to think about wildlife in a responsible yet fun way.
Diversity - Explores the enormous variety of life on the Earth.
Expeditions in Conservation - Travel alongside WWF scientists as they journey into remote and exotic locales to learn more about the most precious and varied ecosystems.
GF Awesome - Maurice the Mountain Goat and Lisa the Lynx introduce kids to the fascinating world of trees. Visitors can explore tree biology and conservation, as well as track the impact of trees on weather.
Great Art for Great Lakes - Examines the environmental importance of the Great Lakes, the species that inhabit them, their climate and atmosphere, and the waters themselves.
Great Lakes Kids: Videos - Offers two downloadable videos from Environment Canada, one on protecting wildlife and one on protecting water.
GreenScreen - The Global Habitat Project - Environmental education by kids for kids.
Hinterland Who's Who - Descriptions of Canadian wildlife, and how you can help preserve it. Includes details of endangered species and habitats, photographs, and movies.
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It Takes All Kinds to Make a World - From the American Museum of Natural History, a definition, virtual tours in different locations, tips for helping, and a reading list.
Meta Description: [ The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent institutions for scientific research and education, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. ]
Living Edens - Learn about this wildlife sanctuaries all over the work, including information on the animals.
Living With Biodiversity - The American Museum of Natural History provides illustrated guides to help everyone make a difference. They explain the relationship between biodiversity and the food, water, and energy used every day.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, established at the American Museum of Natural History in 1993, is a facility dedicated to the study and conservation of biological diversity, defined as the variety of life in all its forms and the interactions among these living forms and their envir... ]
Mangoverde World Bird Guide - Volunteer project to help protect birds and their habitats. Includes sounds, photos, and videos on over 4,300 species.
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Nature Walk - Discover the nature in different ecosystems with World Book Cyber Camp.
Quebec Biodiversity - Describes current research and conservation programs, with images, maps, and lists of the species and habitats being studied.
Rare Species Conservatory - Just For Kids - A site where kids can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and find educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads.
Meta Description: [ A site where kids of all ages can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and the importance of creating protected areas for wildlife; as well as a great source for fun and educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads. ]
Salt Plains NWR: Just 4 Kids Page - Learn what is being done to conserve and protect wildlife and habitats in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the Salt Plains NWR (Region 2) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, representing Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico, a bureau in the Department of Interior. Our mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the con... ]
Threatened Species - Illustrated fact sheets about Australian plants and animals which are at risk of extinction. Includes updates about conservation measures.
Meta Description: [ Threatened Species Publications ]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner - Information about how loss of habitat can lead to a decline in biodiversity. Includes a slideshow, FAQs, species spotlights and details of how kids can help.
Meta Description: [ Endangered Means There Is Still Time, This site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program demonstrates how loss of habitat and ecosystems can lead to a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps prevent extinction. ]
Viva Natura - Mexican biodiversity is shown through photos, videos, sounds, and maps of animals, plants and ecosystems. Includes information on conservation programs.
Meta Description: [ Biodiversity of Mexico - Illustrated Database of fauna, flora and ecosystems conservation., Biodiversity of Mexico - fauna, flora, ecosystems - VN Illustrated Database, Biodiversity of Mexico - Illustrated Database of fauna, flora and ecosystems conservation. ]
Wetlands - Includes definitions, types, habitat, benefits, literature, locations, careers, and ideas about how to save wetlands.
Wild Russia Tour - Interactive map of the bioregions of Russia, covering forests, mountains, and freshwater ecosystems. Each region has photographs and conservation data.
World Atlas of Biodiversity - Interactive map shows endangered habitats, birds and animals. Includes explanatory notes.
WWF - Learn about endangered wildlife conditions, habitat conservation projects, and ecoregions around the world. Page includes species density maps and animal photo galleries.
Meta Description: [ Endangered Species at World Wildlife Fund. At WWF, we are the leader in wildlife conservation and preservation of animal habitats around the world. Join World Wildlife Fund and support our conservation efforts. ]
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