Question

What are mega biodiversity countries?

Answer 1

Mega Biodiversity Countries:

1. The phrase "megadiverse country" refers to a collection of countries that house the majority of the world's species as well as a large number of endemic species.
2. Seventeen countries have been identified as megadiverse countries.
3. They account for 70% of total biodiversity present on Earth.
4. These include most of the tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and other biodiversity-rich ecosystems.
5. Australia is home to 84% of plant species, mammals, and 45% of birds.
6. Other countries are the United States, India, China, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Madagascar, Congo, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ecuador, Philippines, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea.