Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:21pm on 13 Oct 2024,Sunday International
A World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report reveals a 73% decline in global wildlife populations over the past 50 years. The "Living Planet Report" examined 35,000 populations across over 5,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Freshwater species experienced the most severe decline, followed by terrestrial and marine vertebrates. Notable examples include a 65% drop in Brazil's pink river dolphins and a 78-81% reduction in Gabon's forest elephants due to poaching and habitat loss. WWF warns of irreversible damage unless urgent action is taken, with ecosystems like the Amazon facing devastating tipping points.
