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How many number of biodiversity hotspots in the world right now?
How many number of biodiversity hotspots in the world right now?
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To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have at least 1,500 endemic vascular plants and 70% habitat loss.
Updated On: Jul 17, 2025
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According to Conservation International, there are currently 34 biodiversity hotspots in the world.
These are regions with exceptional levels of species richness and endemism but are threatened by human activities.
These are regions with exceptional levels of species richness and endemism but are threatened by human activities.
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