✉news EnvironmentWildlife first seen 6 d ago, last 6 d ago, peak #2
Wildlife populations down 73% since 1970, monitoring gaps persist
Original: Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970—but many of the world's animals still aren't being counted
Wildlife populations have fallen by 73% since 1970, according to a new report covered by Phys.org. The figure highlights the scale of global biodiversity loss, but researchers caution the true decline may be worse because many species and regions remain poorly monitored. Conservationists are urging broader data collection to capture the full picture of how animal populations are faring worldwide.
Why now: A striking new statistic on global biodiversity loss is drawing attention to gaps in wildlife monitoring.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 13 snapshots from 6 d ago to 6 d ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1920976