IBAs are Important Biodiversity Areas too
The network of 228 IBAs in East Africa captures 97% of the region's 97 endemic mammals, 90% of its 80 threatened mammals, and 92% of its 131 endemic snakes and amphibians. Only 11 more sites are needed to cover the additional non-bird species.
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East African IBAs important for biodiversity
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The IBA network as a whole captures a very high proportion of other animal and plant species, including globally threatened species. IBAs are good indicators of important biodiversity areas, and thus a practical way to set priorities for wider biodiversity conservation, especially when there are few other data on groups other than birds.
Source: Brooks et al. (2001) Ostrich suppl. 15: 3–12.