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Global Wildlife Populations Plummet: WWF Report
8 Oct
Summary
- Nearly 6,000 vertebrate species populations declined significantly.
- Average decline in monitored populations reached 73% globally.
- The period of decline spans from 1970 to 2022.
A comprehensive report from the World Wide Fund for Nature, released on Thursday, indicates a severe decline in global vertebrate wildlife. The study monitored nearly 6,000 species, representing over 35,000 distinct populations.
Between 1970 and 2022, these monitored populations saw an average reduction of 73%. This significant drop underscores a substantial loss of biodiversity across the planet over the last five decades.
The findings present a critical overview of the health of Earth's wildlife, emphasizing the widespread impact on various vertebrate species. The report calls for increased attention to conservation initiatives.
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