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[[File:Sun Bear 3.jpg|right|thumb|225px|{{wp|Sun bear}}, state land mammal]]

Verona is widely regarded as one of the most diverse and affluent regions of the world, encompassing a plethora of ecological communities that are increasingly rare and threatened. The state is situated within the Neotropic ecozone and spans a range of terrestrial ecoregions, giving rise to a large number of endemic species, some of which are relicts that have vanished from elsewhere in Cartadania and the world. The extraordinary number of endemic species in Verona has emerged through differentiation and adaptive radiation, where various species develop from a common ancestor to exploit diverse ecological niches. Unfortunately, many of these unique species face the risk of extinction as a result of human activities such as urbanization, logging, overgrazing, and the introduction of non-native species that have encroached upon their habitats, though efforts to conserve them have reached the forefront of legislation in recent decades.

Verona's geography is characterized by a variety of landscapes, including {{wp|savanna}}s, {{wp|bayou}}s, {{wp|creek}}s, {{wp|woodland}}s, {{wp|desert}}s, and {{wp|beach}}es. The diversity of the state's geography and climate is unparalleled, even within Cartadania. The generally tropical to Mediterranean climate has made Verona an ideal habitat for a vast array of plant and animal species. In fact, Verona boasts the highest level of biodiversity in the country, with over 206 species of amphibians, 181 species of reptiles, 715 species of birds, and 190 species of mammals, in addition to nearly 900 species of trees and other vegetation. This remarkable diversity includes the {{wp|Shorea faguetiana|yellow Meranti}}, which is the tallest tropical tree on the planet, and can be found within the state's [[Verona Everglades National Park|everglades]].