Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, WWF says

🌐 The Japan Times (Japan) —

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WWF's 2026 Living Planet Report estimates that monitored wild animal populations declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022. The reported trend underscores the scale of biodiversity loss worldwide.

The 2026 Living Planet Report estimates that overall populations fell by an average of around 2.5% per year over the 52-year period.

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