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The intact 2.5 million square kilometer Outback takes up most of the Australian continent and significantly contributes to this country’s “could reach half” status. Coastal areas do not fare as well in Australia, many of which are imperiled.

Phillip Island, Australia. Photo by Aleksander Jason.

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