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Nature 439, 774 (16 February 2006) | doi:10.1038/439774a; Published online 15 February 2006

Calls to conserve biodiversity hotspots

David Cyranoski

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Indonesia's 'lost world' could be under threat from poachers.

Last week's announcement that dozens of new species had been found in remote Indonesia has led to fresh calls to protect biodiversity. A team of scientists from Indonesia, Australia and the United States announced their findings on 7 February, and hope that their eye-catching photos of never-before seen plants and animals will put pressure on Indonesia to take care of its natural bounty.