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Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.

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The biodiversity hot spots are regions with very high level of species richness, especially those under threat from humans, thus their protection can reduce the current rate of extinction. These regions can be protected as biological reserves, national parks and sanctuaries.
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