Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF

Wildlife Populations Have Shrunk a Shocking Amount in Just 50 Years, Report Finds

A new analysis released by the World Wildlife Fund paints an extremely alarming picture of the decimation of wildlife populations.

WWF report warns of rapid biodiversity loss, some experts question the findings

The World Wildlife Fund's 2024 report warns of severe global biodiversity loss, but some researchers question the accuracy of its findings.

Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study

LONDON (ABC NEWS) — The average size of global wildlife populations have declined by 73% in 50 years, a new study by the World Wildlife Fund has found. The study, titled the 2024 Living Planet Report, monitored wildlife populations of 5,495 species of amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles between 1970 and 2020. Its findings reveal declines in “every indicator that tracks the state of nature on a global scale.” “The findings of this repor…

Earth's Wildlife Populations Nosedived By 73 Percent On Average Since 1970

The new WWF Living Planet Report is described as "a clear and urgent warning."

'The Fabric of Nature Is Unraveling,' Warns New Report on Wildlife Population Decline

"This is not just about wildlife," an expert said. "It's about the essential ecosystems that sustain human life."

WWF Report Says Wildlife Populations Declined By  73% Since 1970

Wildlife populations worldwide have plummeted by more than 70% over the last 50 years, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The alarming decline was revealed in WWF’s Living Planet Report, and is attributed largely to human activities, including deforestation, overexploitation, and climate change.  Biodiversity Hotspots Are At Risk In biodiversity hotspots such as Latin America and the Caribbean, populations have decreased by as …