Biodiversity Hotspots

Do you know what is a hotspot of biodiversity?

Firstly is very important to keep in mind the definition of Biodiversity hotspots:

It includes places on the planet that are rich in terms of biodiversity but under various human threats.

As you can see in the map, there are a lot of regions recognized as biodiversity hotspots.

 

The most important ones are:

-Mediterranean Basin

-Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands

-California Floristic Province

-Atlantic Forest (south America)

-Cape Floristic Region (Africa)

-Horn of Africa

-The Caribbean Islands

-Mountains of Southwest China

-New Zealand

-Eastern Himalaya, India

These areas get higher attention in species conservation for its high biodiversity: protect one area with many species = more species are protected!!!

The Northwest of Africa is included in the Mediterranen basin which is a biodiversity hotspot. However, the Atlas Mountains have little access and

low attention, as such it is not recognized as an hotspot.

Morocco comprises high levels of endemism when concerning herpetofauna - 24% of reptiles and 31% of amphibians.

Our amazing species are endemic species of Morocco: help protect them!!!