Malaysia signed the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity on 12 June 1993, and became a party to the convention on 24 June 1994. It has subsequently produced a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which was received by the convention on 16 April 1998. The country is megadiverse with a high number of species and high levels of endemism. It is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the world's animal species.High levels of endemism are found on the diverse forests of Borneo's mountains, as species are isolated from each other by lowland forest.There are about 210 mammal species in the country. Over 620 species of birds have been recorded in Peninsular Malaysia,[with many endemic to the mountains there. A high number of endemic bird species are also found in Malaysian Borneo.250 reptile species have been recorded in the country, with about 150 species of snakes and 80 species of lizards.There are about 150 species of frogs, and thousands of insect species. Malaysia's exclusive economic zone is 1.5 times larger than its land area, and some of its waters are in the Coral Triangle, a biodiversity hotspot. The waters around Sipadan island are the most biodiverse in the world. Bordering East Malaysia, the Sulu Sea is a biodiversity hotspot, with around 600 coral species and 1200 fish species.The unique biodiversity of Malaysian Caves always attracts lovers of ecotourism from all over the world.