Biodiversity at risk: Why saving endangered species matters

Biodiversity at risk: Why saving endangered species matters

Without biodiversity, ecosystems become less stable and more vulnerable to disturbances, such as climate change or disease outbreaks. The current crisis: Biodiversity at risk Human activity is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. Key factors include: The World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report reveals alarming statistics: populations of vertebrate species have declined by nearly 70% on average since 1970. Iconic […]