Extinction Hotspots |
This map represents future possible extinction hotspots around the world. The hotspots are the red areas on the map
What and Where are Hotspots?
“The concept of biodiversity hotspots was penned by British ecologist Norman Myers in 1988 as a means to address the dilemma of identifying the areas most important for preserving species.” (National Geographic)
-Hotspots are included in 6 continents excluding Antarctica.
-Hotspots are heavily distributed along shore lines and near the equator.
-Hotspots are effected by many factors including the following:
-Hotspots can be added and removed from the classification of “hotspot” by what recovery or lack of prevention is taking place in each area.
What is required to be considered a hotspot?
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