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There are more known reptile species in Australia than in all other listed countries combined.

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The total area of Australia’s coral reefs is greater than the total area of any of 130 individual countries, including Slovakia, the Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Singapore, and Rwanda.

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Indonesia contains the most known mammal species - and the most mammal species under threat.

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Japan's water has a very high dissolved oxygen concentration - but not enough to prevent drowning in the bath.

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Almost half of Ecuador is subject to environmental protection.

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