Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF

Wild populations of monitored animal species have declined by over 70 percent in the last 50 years, with regions like Latin America seeing a 95 percent loss, as per the WWF Living Planet Index. Human activities are the main cause of this decline, impacting ecosystems crucial for human survival. Efforts to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 are underway, but there are concerns about missing the targets set for 2030.

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