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Southeast Asia is in the grip of a biodiversity crisis

Source
Southeast Asia Times

Publication Date
2017-01-06

Rich in wildlife, Southeast Asia includes at least six of the world’s 25 “biodiversity hotspots” – the areas of the world that contain a remarkable concentration of species, and are exceptionally endangered. The region contains 20% of the planet’s vertebrate and plant species and the world’s third-largest tropical forest.

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http://www.atimes.com/article/southeast-asia-grip-biodiversity-crisis/