What is the meaning of 'endangered species capital?'

whee	Hawaii is the Endangered Species Capital of the World. With hundreds of plants and animals listed as Endangered or Threatened, there are more endangered species per square mile on these islands than any other place on the planet. http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/endangered/ Mar 01 08, 10:07 PM

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The country with the most endangered species is actually Ecuador. So maybe Hawaii shouldn't be called the capital after all? http://www.aneki.com/endangered_species.html Here is a more specific list. Countries with the largest number of threatened species by taxonomic group: Indonesia: Mammals Brazil: Birds Mexico: Reptiles Columbia: Amphibians United States: Fishes, Molluscs and other Invertebrates Ecuador: Plants http://dodosgone.blogspot.com/2007/09/2007-iucn-red-list.html Mar 02 08, 12:42 AM

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I want to question the statement that Hawaii has the largest number of threatened/endangered species per square mile in the whole world. Here is a quote about Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Despite its almost pristine nature, it faces challenges that threaten the unique biodiversity of the islands. Invasive species still pose the major threat to native terrestrial biodiversity. Today a myriad of invasive plants (including quinine, guava and blackberry) and animals (including goats, pigs, dogs, cats, rats and fire ants) inhabit the islands. Some 24% of the endemic plant species and 50% of the vertebrate species are considered endangered. http://www.gct.org/intro.html Mar 02 08, 12:53 AM