Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Protecting a forgotten treasure trove of biodiversity

The lesser-known Cerrado biome in Brazil is a hotspot of biodiversity, but it is being destroyed at an alarming rate by unsustainable agricultural activities. A study calls attention to this forgotten region and urges the international community to support measures for its protection.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LqoAdC

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