Map reveals key wildlife (BBC)

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Scientists have developed a technique that pinpoints key biodiversity hotspots, which they say will lead to more effective conservation strategies.

Researchers used the system to identify vital habitats in Madagascar, which is home to a vast array of unique species.

Writing in Science, they say their methodology identifies exact areas that support a wide variety of organisms.

More than 80% of the known species on the island nation are not found anywhere else in the world.
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As a result of it braking away from the African continent 160-80 million years ago, she said the flora and fauna had been left in relative isolation from the rest of the world.


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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7342411.stm

OMG! The BEEBE doesn't know the difference between 'braking' and 'breaking'?!? What is the world coming to?

That gecko deserves a lolgecko ...