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THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY

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 Unfortunately it has to say that main threats to biodiversity are Humans. Humans are fully depended on the natural resources but it is possible to use all these resource without harming the nature, without disrupting the biodiversity, without harming the habitat and the most important thing is not to waste natural resources. We should consume the resources till a limited amount and conserve the resources for our future generation and for other species too; by doing this it is possible that we can keep our climate safe, we can prevent our biodiversity by being threat. By destroying habitat, we eliminate not only prominent species but also many obscure ones of which we may not even be aware. Over harvesting of food species is probably the most obvious way in which humans directly destroy biological resources. There are many, ancient examples of human disturbances of natural systems. Once-fertile areas have become deserts because of frail forestry, grazing, and agricultural practices...

HOTSPOTS OF BIODIVERSITY

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Hotspots of biodiversity are areas that have an exceptionally high concentration of unique and threatened species. These regions are considered crucial for conservation efforts, as they harbor a significant proportion of the world's biodiversity. Characteristics of hotspots: 1. High endemism: Many species found in these areas are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth. 2. High species diversity: Hotspots have a large number of different species, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. 3. Threatened species: Many species in hotspots are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and other human activities. Examples of hotspots: 1. Madagascar: Known for its unique lemurs, fossa (Madagascar's top predator), and a variety of bird species. 2. Amazon Rainforest: Spanning across nine countries in South America, it's home to an estimated 10% of all known plant and animal species. 3. Congo Basin: Second-largest tropical rainforest in the w...