0.7% of Earth’s Land Can Protect One-Third of All Endangered Species

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A small patch of land - just 0.7% of Earth - could protect one-third of endangered species.

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Scientists found 25 special areas around the world where unique endangered species live together.

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Though endangered, the sea otter has a relatively large population.

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Rare animals like the Aye-aye and Purple Frog need protection in Southeast Asia, Amazon Basin, and African highlands.

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Most endangered species - 75.6% - live in just one country, making local conservation efforts crucial.

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Only 20% of these critical animal habitats gets protection, while facing increasing human pressure.

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Scientists measured species by their evolutionary uniqueness and extinction risk to find key conservation areas.

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The research studied unique animals like the Secretarybird and the Gharial that need immediate protection.

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Conservation group On the Edge will focus efforts on the Gangetic Plains and Cameroon based on these findings.

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