swap_horiz New Caledonia Alternatives

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Philippines Biodiversity Hotspot

Island isolation has helped produce the distinctive wildlife of the Philippines Biodiversity Hotspot. Many of its birds...

Research Indigenous Conservation Endemic

9.35 Excellent

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The Coral Triangle

Reefs across parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste form the C...

Research Education Conservation Tropical

8.76 Great

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Congo Basin

Across parts of six Central African nations, the Congo Basin supports the world's second-largest tropical rainforest reg...

Educational Nature Immersive Exploration

8.52 Great

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Cape Floristic Region

Fynbos gives South Africa's Cape Floristic Region much of its botanical identity. This shrubland vegetation contains an...

South Africa Wildlife Mediterranean Conservation

8.28 Great

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Sundaland

Tropical forests across the Malay Peninsula and major islands including Borneo, Sumatra and Java form the Sundaland biod...

Southeast Asia Tropical Rainforest Biodiversity Hotspot Island Biogeography

8.16 Great

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Western Ghats

Running roughly parallel to India's western coast, the Western Ghats form a mountain region recognized for its biodivers...

Nature Exploration India Mountain

8.04 Great

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Socotra Archipelago

Off the Horn of Africa, the Socotra Archipelago belongs to Yemen and supports an unusual concentration of endemic plants...

Wildlife Conservation Geography Flora

7.94 Good

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Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

The Sundarbans Mangrove Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Megh...

Educational Immersive Conservation Mangrove

7.84 Good

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Chocó-Darién Region

The Chocó-Darién region encompasses a remarkably biodiverse area straddling Colombia and Panama. It’s notable for harbor...

Conservation Endemic Bird Botanical Rainforest

7.69 Good

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Mediterranean Basin Hotspot

The Mediterranean Basin is a hotspot characterized by its unique 'maquis' and 'garrigue' shrublands, adapted to hot, dry...

Wildfire Marine Life Hotspot Maquis

7.69 Good

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Cerrado Savanna

The Cerrado savanna is a vast tropical grassland biome found primarily in Brazil. It’s notable for its exceptional biodi...

Biodiverse Savannah Endemic Species Savanna

7.44 Good

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Eastern Afromontane

This hotspot covers the high-altitude mountains of East Africa, including parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda....

High Altitude Conservation Africa Endemic Species

7.34 Good

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a protected marine area within the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. Designated a UNESCO Worl...

Educational Photography Conservation Reef

7.25 Good

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Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park, located in Indonesia, is renowned for being the home of the Komodo dragon, the worlds largest liza...

Adventure Wildlife Conservation Ecosystem

7.15 Good

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Mesoamerican Biological Corridor

This corridor stretches from Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It protects a vital...

Conservation Scientific Research Ecological Restoration Latin America

7.05 Good

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Yunnan Province

Yunnan Province is a region of exceptional biodiversity within China. It boasts an unparalleled concentration of plant s...

Exploration China Mountain Wildlife

6.87 Fair

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Palawan Island

Palawan, an island in the Philippines, is a biodiversity hotspot characterized by stunning limestone karst landscapes, e...

Exploration Conservation Eco Tourism Underwater

6.63 Fair

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Seychelles

The Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is a biodiversity hotspot characterized by its unique flora and faun...

Indigenous Conservation Tropical Eco Tourism

6.39 Fair

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Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha, a volcanic archipelago off the coast of Brazil, is a marine protected area renowned for its rich bi...

Nature Conservation Marine Volcanic

6.15 Fair

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Atacama Desert - Altoandina

The Atacama Desert – Altoandina offers a remarkable study of biodiversity within one of Earth’s most extreme environment...

Educational Exploration Simulation High Altitude

5.74 Mediocre