Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study

By Julian Schrader, Lecturer in Plant Ecology, Macquarie University

Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren’t precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving an international team of scientists has filled this gap. The researchers developed a database of vegetation information from more than 3,400 geographical regions worldwide, including about 2,000 islands.

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~	Does Nepal really have too many tigers?

~	Rescue of hiker missing for a fortnight welcome news down under

~	How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

~	Protecting children, helping parents: NZ social workers speak about the challenges of their jobs

~	Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II

~	Albanese says our laws would stop Elon Musk interfering in the Australian election. In truth, there’s little to stop him

~	Imposter participants challenge research integrity in the digital age

~	Can Trump deliver on his promise to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

~	Trump’s plan for a strategic bitcoin reserve could trigger a crypto ‘arms race’ and reshape the global economic order