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Wildlife populations down 73% since 1970

Original: Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970—but many of the world's animals still aren't being counted. # ClimateC

Wildlife populations have fallen by an average of 73% since 1970, according to widely shared reporting on global biodiversity decline. Conservation researchers stress that the headline figure understates the crisis, because many species and regions—particularly less-studied animals in the tropics—are not included in population monitoring at all, meaning the true scale of loss could be far larger than the numbers suggest.

Why now: The stark 73% decline figure and concern about uncounted species are prompting fresh discussion about the true scale of global biodiversity loss.

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• Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970—but many of the world's animals still aren't being counted. # ClimateChange # GlobalWarming https:// phys.org/news/2026-10-wildlife -populations-declined-world-animals.html#google_vignette · climatenewsnow · 5

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