Biological Diversity Day 2025: 7 Eye Opening Facts About Our Vanishing Wildlife

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Earth has lost 68% of its wildlife populations since 1970.

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Over 1 million species are at risk of extinction – many with decades.

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Pollinators like bees and butterflies have declined by over 40% globally, threatening food crops.

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Habitat destruction from deforestation, agriculture and urbanization is the leading cause of biodiversity loss.

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Invasive species introduces by humans disrupt ecosystems and cause massive declines in natie species.

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Oceans have lost 90% of large fish populations in the last 50 years due to overfishing and pollution.

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Biodiversity loss indirectly threatens human health, food security and climate stability.