Global Biodiversity

This volume explores the biodiversity of various African countries, detailing ecosystems, species, and conservation efforts. It includes contributions from scientists, highlighting endangered species and protected areas throughout the continent.

Global Biodiversity is the third volume in a comprehensive multi-volume series that explores the biodiversity of various countries across the globe. This particular volume focuses on selected nations in Africa, providing an extensive resource of information about their unique ecosystems and species. It covers a diverse range of countries, including Libya, Morocco, and Egypt in North Africa; Gabon, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Senegal along the east coast; land-locked nations like Burkina Faso and Zambia; as well as countries on the west coast, such as Sudan and Tanzania, and South Africa.

The chapters are authored by research scientists and conservationists who delve into the geographical status, ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and conservation efforts within each country. The book presents valuable statistical data on the various plants, animals, and microbes found in these nations, emphasizing genetic diversity, particularly regarding cultivated crops and domesticated animals alongside their wild relatives. Additionally, it discusses endangered species and the protected areas established to conserve these vital ecosystems.

This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the rich biodiversity present in Africa, while other volumes in the Global Biodiversity series expand the discussion to selected countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia. Together, these volumes aim to highlight the importance of biodiversity and the need for conservation efforts worldwide.