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Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.

Hotspots harbour extremely high number of species. These are the regions with high level of endemism and threat.

Strict protection of hotspot can reduce the rate of ongoing mass extinction by almost 30%.


In situ conservation strategies like biosphere reserve, national parks and sanctuaries are used to protect the hotspots.


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