Tambopata – an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot
What is a biodiversity hotspot? A biodiversity hotspot is a place on earth that is both biologically rich, and deeply threatened. Biodiversity hotspots represent only 2.4% of the earth’s land surface, while supporting nearly 60% of the world’s plant, bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian species. There are 36 regions on earth that have been classified…