3. Mexico
Total – 62
In the southern area of North America we find Mexico, a country that covers some 761,000 square miles. It’s a nation with a rich culture, full of history, ranking sixth in the world by the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Mexico ranks 3rd on our list of most biodiverse countries in the world. It is home to over 25,000 species of plants, ranking quite high among the world’s biodiverse nations. There are also 707 known species of reptiles living in its territory, as well as 438 species of mammals and 290 species of amphibians. About 2,500 species here are protected by Mexico’s laws.
Across the country’s territory, there are about 1,188 protected areas, covering 14.3% of the terrestrial area and 2.3% of the marine area.
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