The Conversation AfricaJan 20, 2023

The island nation of Madagascar is of particular concern when it comes to climate change. Of Madagascar’s animal species, 85% cannot be found elsewhere on Earth.

Of its plant species, 82% are unique to the island. Although a global biodiversity hotspot, Madagascar has experienced the highest rates of deforestation anywhere in the world.

Over 80% of its original forest cover has already been cleared by humans.

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https://theconversation.com/climate-change-is-threatening-madagascars-famous-forests-our-study-shows-how-serious-it-is-195964

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Climate change is threatening Madagascar's famous forests – our study shows how serious it is

Climate change is a huge threat to Madagascar’s four forest types – urgent action is needed to ensure they don’t disappear completely.

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Note that none of the species driven extinct or which is threatened by extinction is threatened by climate change, but by habitat destruction and/or hunting.

In Madagascar like in so many other places, by the time climate change becomes a threat to the natural world, there'll be no natural world left for it to destroy.

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How did you manage to make the reality sound even sadder🥺. It's a terrible situation for sure.
Jan 22, 2023 at 10:57pmWeb