Biodiversity hotspots only cover 2.4% of the world's surface. If we were to lose these areas, we would also lose approximately ______of all plants, and ______ of all animal species.

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Biodiversity hotspots are regions with a high level of endemic species that are under threat from humans. Despite covering only 2.4% of the Earth's surface, these hotspots are incredibly rich in biodiversity, containing about 50% of all plant species and 42% of all terrestrial vertebrate species.

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