WWF reports 73% average decline in global wildlife populations since 1970

The World Wide Fund for Nature has released a report indicating a severe decline in wildlife populations worldwide. The study found that monitored populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians have declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022. The data provides a global snapshot of biodiversity loss over a 52-year period. The report attributes this decline primarily to human activities, including habitat destruction and climate change.