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Scientists spent 100 years discovering animals, reshapingwhere we see Earth’s biodiversity hotspots

A groundbreaking study has unveiled that taxonomic advancements have reshaped worldwide biodiversity maps over the last century. While reptile and amphibian diversity has markedly changed, bird and mammal distributions have remained mostly unchanged. Australia and Southeast Asia

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TOI Science Desk29 Aug 2026, 07:11 amUpdated 14h ago1 min readWorldWorld
Scientists spent 100 years discovering animals, reshaping where we see Earth’s biodiversity hotspots

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A groundbreaking study has unveiled that taxonomic advancements have reshaped worldwide biodiversity maps over the last century. While reptile and amphibian diversity has markedly changed, bird and mammal distributions have remained mostly unchanged. Australia and Southeast Asia have been identified as key biodiversity hotspots for these groups. Moreover, factors influencing species richness are also shifting, with precipitation emerging as more crucial.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 29 Aug 2026, 07:11 am.

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