7. Peru
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Peru ranks 7th on our list of the 10 most biodiverse countries in the world. Peru is also located in the western area of South America, bordering Ecuador and Colombia, as well as Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, proving that this entire area is an extremely biodiverse location.
The country is home to 244 protected areas, covering 21.3 percent of the terrestrial area and 0.5% of the marine area.
Peru is home to over 13,000 types of flowers, and a very diverse fauna. Some 1,800 species of birds live here, as well as 500 species of mammals, 380 types of amphibians and 300 species of reptiles. Out of the many species of mammals, about 70 are endemic to Peru and over 100 are threatened or endangered. As far as the numerous bird species living here goes, more are still being discovered and cataloged.
The ecosystem variety and the country’s natural resources are recognized as a heritage in the country’s constitution.
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