The Amazon rainforest contains what percentage of Earth’s known species?

Q: The Amazon rainforest contains what percentage of Earth’s known species?

About 10% — in just 4% of the planet’s land area.. One in ten known creatures lives there. Scientists estimate millions more remain undiscovered. Every hectare cleared is a library lost.

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About 10% — in just 4% of the planet’s land area. — One in ten known creatures lives there. Scientists estimate millions more remain undiscovered. Every hectare cleared is a library lost.