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David Lindenmayer, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University

From Australia to the Andes, we’re discovering new biodiversity hotspots worldwide

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We share our planet with millions of plants and animals.

This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.

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