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And using ecologist E.O. Wilson's principle that saving 50% of all the ecosystems will save about 80% of the species found in them, you can see what a big deal Costa Rica's achievement is.
Further reading on the 50/80
It was inspiration to many countries, including Canada, to make more National Parks.
Just a version of the Pareto principle, or something deeper?
Both.