Biodiversity Hotspots: Protecting Earth's Natural Treasures

Jul 27, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

Biodiversity hotspots are key areas with high endemism and significant habitat loss

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Protecting these areas is vital due to their unique species and rich biological diversity

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The Amazon Rainforest, with its unique species and climate role, is a global biodiversity cornerstone

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The Coral Triangle is a hotspot for marine biodiversity in Southeast Asia

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Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands are known for their unique species

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The Himalayas feature diverse ecosystems and unique species like the snow leopard

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The Mediterranean Basin boasts diverse plant life and unique species

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