WWF Reports a 73% Decline in Wildlife Populations Since 1970
According to the latest comprehensive evaluation by WWF, the wild populations of various monitored animal species have seen a staggering decline of over 70% in the past fifty years.
This sobering assessment is powered by data from an impressive 35,000 populations spanning more than 5,000 distinct species, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. The WWF Living Planet Index reveals a disturbing trend of accelerating declines across the globe.
Particularly alarming is the situation in biodiversity-rich areas…