Published in “Day: October 15, 2024”

WWF Reports Massive Drop in Wildlife Numbers

NFK Editors - October 15, 2024

WWF Reports Massive Drop in Wildlife Numbers The Living Planet Index (LPI) tracks the best efforts of scientists to count wildlife populations around the world. This year's LPI says that, on average, wildlife populations dropped by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020 (red line in graph above). That's a huge and worrying drop.

The Living Planet Index (LPI) tracks the best efforts of scientists to count wildlife populations around the world. This year's LPI says that, on average, wildlife populations dropped by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020 (red line in graph above). That's a huge and worrying drop.

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says that the sizes of animal populations around the world have dropped by an average of 73% since 1970. The WWF says that humans are the main cause of these drops, and that we must act quickly to protect Earth's plants and animals.

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Published in “Day: October 15, 2024”

WWF Reports Massive Drop in Wildlife Numbers

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