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Australia is
to some of the most amazing creatures and plant
in the world. It is famous for its
of species. However, scientists have just reported a "
" loss of biodiversity. The government has released its State of the Environment Report. It is
reading. The report reveals a serious
in biodiversity, an increase in
loss, and increasing levels of
. It concludes that the condition of Australia's environment is "poor and deteriorating". Australia has been hit by drought, fires and floods in the past five years. These have killed many animals and caused the
of natural habitat. Climate change is also harming Australia's
.
