Indonesia
Indonesia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil. It’s home to 12% of the world’s mammals, 16% of its reptiles, and 10% of its flower species. Indonesia is also home to 36% of its 1,531 bird species and 39% of its 515 mammal species.
- Indonesia is one of 17 “megadiverse” countries, with two of the world’s 25 biodiversity “hotspots” and 18 of the World Wildlife Fund’s “Global 200” ecoregions. It’s also home to 370 ethnic groups, the third highest cultural diversity worldwide.
- Indonesia’s vegetation is similar to that of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. It has about 40,000 species of flowering plants, including 5,000 species of orchids.
- It’s also home to the world’s largest flower, the monster flower (Rafflesia arnoldii).
Top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. It measures variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level. Brazil has the most diverse flora and fauna in the world, with over 10% of the world’s known species living there.
In this article, we will discuss the top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World.