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Species on the Planet

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In total, scientists have discovered and described about 1.9 million of the species on this planet. But they haven’t found them all yet. They estimate the total number of living plant and animal species is actually 10 to 12 million!

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2010 is the Year of Biodiversity and Earth Rangers has teamed up with The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity to bring you a daily dose of biodiversity basics

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

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