The world's wildlife populations have decreased by more than two-thirds since 1970 as a result of forest clearing and ocean pollution, as per&nbsp;a report released on Thursday.

According to Andrew Terry, head of conservation and strategy at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), "This "severe drop... warns us that nature is unravelling and the natural world is emptying."

Population sizes had decreased by 69% on average, according to a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) analysis that used data from ZSL from 2018 on the state of 32,000 wildlife populations comprising more than 5,000 species.

The main causes of the loss were deforestation, human exploitation, pollution, and climate change.

With a 94% decline in just five decades, wildlife populations in Latin America and the Caribbean were particularly heavily struck. According to the findings, between 1994 and 2016, one population of pink river dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon experienced a 65% decline.

"Nature was in dire straits and it is still in dire straits," said Mark Wright, director of science at&nbsp;WWF-UK. "The war is definitely being lost."

The report did provide a few vestiges of hope. Due to bushmeat hunting, the number of eastern lowland gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kahuzi-Biega National Park decreased by 80% between 1994 and 2019 while that of mountain gorillas close to Virunga National Park climbed from 400 to over 600 by 2018.

Nevertheless, the widespread decreases have led to frantic cries for more protection of the environment.

Delegates from all across the world will assemble in Montreal in December to work out a new global plan of action to safeguard the planet's flora and animals.

Increased funding for international conservation efforts is perhaps one of the biggest requests.

"We are calling on the rich nations to provide financial support to us to protect our nature," said Alice Ruhweza,&nbsp;WWF's regional director for Africa.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The world's wildlife populations have decreased by more than two-thirds since 1970 as a result of forest clearing and ocean pollution, as per a report released on Thursday.

The world's wildlife populations have decreased by more than two-thirds since 1970 as a result of forest clearing and ocean pollution, as per a report released on Thursday. According to Andrew Terry, head of conservation and strategy at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), "This "severe drop... warns us that nature is unravelling and the natural world is emptying." Population sizes had decreased by 69% on average, according to a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) analysis that used data from ZSL from 2018 on the state of 32,000 wildlife populations comprising more than 5,000 species. The main causes of the loss were deforestation, human exploitation, pollution, and climate change. With a 94% decline in just five decades, wildlife populations in Latin America and the Caribbean were particularly heavily struck. According to the findings, between 1994 and 2016, one population of pink river dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon experienced a 65% decline. "Nature was in dire straits and it is still in dire straits," said Mark Wright, director of science at WWF-UK. "The war is definitely being lost." The report did provide a few vestiges of hope. Due to bushmeat hunting, the number of eastern lowland gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kahuzi-Biega National Park decreased by 80% between 1994 and 2019 while that of mountain gorillas close to Virunga National Park climbed from 400 to over 600 by 2018. Nevertheless, the widespread decreases have led to frantic cries for more protection of the environment. Delegates from all across the world will assemble in Montreal in December to work out a new global plan of action to safeguard the planet's flora and animals. Increased funding for international conservation efforts is perhaps one of the biggest requests. "We are calling on the rich nations to provide financial support to us to protect our nature," said Alice Ruhweza, WWF's regional director for Africa. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World's wildlife populations have decreased by roughly 70% since 1970, says WWF

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned of impending mass extinction “within the next decade—the largest since the dinosaur age,” that could push millions of animals and plants to the brink of extinction.

The stark prediction was made by the WWF’s Germany wing in its report “Winners and Losers of 2021,” which documents a list of animals whose existence is now acutely under threat, as well as conservation victories.

“Around one million species could go extinct within the next decade —which would be the largest mass extinction event since the end of the dinosaur age," the organization said in a statement.

There are currently 142,500 animal and plant species on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in which 40,000 of them are “threatened with extinction.”

It is the largest number of species to be included on the Red List since it was established in 1964, according to WWF Germany.

Among the animals who are most acutely threatened are the African forest elephant, whose population has declined by 86 per cent within just 31 years, according to the WWF report.

Polar bears made the list as well, as the rapid melting of pack ice in the Arctic Ocean is making it impossible for the animals to adapt.

Experts estimate the Arctic Ocean could be completely ice-free in the summer of 2035, WWF Germany said.

Germany's tree frogs and toads are also under threat, with 50 per cent of Germany’s native amphibian species currently listed as endangered on the national Red List.

Unabated construction is limiting their habitats while roads have become death traps, the report noted.

Grey cranes and migratory fish that move on land, as well as the noble pen shell — the largest clam in the Mediterranean Sea—also earned a spot on the list.

The WWF also pointed out there was some “ray of hope” in the world of environmental conservation this year.

The WWF said it achieved success in efforts to conserve the Indian rhinoceros population in Nepal.

As part of a cooperation with the government, stricter protection measures were implemented — which have helped the rhino's population grow by 16 per cent since 2015.

Bearded vultures, blue whales and crocodiles in Cambodia also saw their population numbers grow, the report said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned of impending mass extinction “within the next decade—the largest since the dinosaur age,” that could push millions of animals and plants to the brink of extinction.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned of impending mass extinction “within the next decade—the largest since the dinosaur age,” that could push millions of animals and plants to the brink of extinction. The stark prediction was made by the WWF’s Germany wing in its report “Winners and Losers of 2021,” which documents a list of animals whose existence is now acutely under threat, as well as conservation victories. “Around one million species could go extinct within the next decade —which would be the largest mass extinction event since the end of the dinosaur age," the organization said in a statement. There are currently 142,500 animal and plant species on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in which 40,000 of them are “threatened with extinction.” It is the largest number of species to be included on the Red List since it was established in 1964, according to WWF Germany. Among the animals who are most acutely threatened are the African forest elephant, whose population has declined by 86 per cent within just 31 years, according to the WWF report. Polar bears made the list as well, as the rapid melting of pack ice in the Arctic Ocean is making it impossible for the animals to adapt. Experts estimate the Arctic Ocean could be completely ice-free in the summer of 2035, WWF Germany said. Germany's tree frogs and toads are also under threat, with 50 per cent of Germany’s native amphibian species currently listed as endangered on the national Red List. Unabated construction is limiting their habitats while roads have become death traps, the report noted. Grey cranes and migratory fish that move on land, as well as the noble pen shell — the largest clam in the Mediterranean Sea—also earned a spot on the list. The WWF also pointed out there was some “ray of hope” in the world of environmental conservation this year. The WWF said it achieved success in efforts to conserve the Indian rhinoceros population in Nepal. As part of a cooperation with the government, stricter protection measures were implemented — which have helped the rhino's population grow by 16 per cent since 2015. Bearded vultures, blue whales and crocodiles in Cambodia also saw their population numbers grow, the report said. (With inputs from agencies)

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As climate activists raise concerns about the disappearing greens from the face of the Earth, research has revealed that an area of forest the size of France has been regrown over the years.

As per research conducted by Trillion Trees led by WWF, nearly 59 million hectares of forests have regrown since the year 2000 all over the world.

This study was commissioned in 2018 and used satellite imaging data and also conducted on-ground surveys in dozens of countries. Through this, the researchers identified areas such as the Atlantic forest in Brazil where greens gave regrown the size of the Netherlands.

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"The&nbsp;Mata Atlântica, or Atlantic Forest, along the coast of South America was once one of the natural wonders of the world. Stretching from Northern Brazil to Argentina, it occupied more than a million square kilometres, harbouring an unparalleled variety of life," the study read.

The boreal forests of Mongolia have also seen regrowth of nearly 1.2mn hectares of forest. This has been possible solely due to the Mongolian government and a group of conservationists. Similarly, central Africa and Canada have also seen the regrowth of forests.

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Researchers are hoping this research will help experts "understand the local parameters that may have allowed or encouraged natural regeneration," stated the report.

While the regrowth has come as a good sign, the researchers have warned that the Earth is still losing forests "at a terrifying rate".

A few previous researchers have warned that due to deforestation, the world is losing at least forest area as big as the UK every year, which is mainly to fulfil the demand for timber and for agricultural activities.

"The science is clear – if we are to avoid dangerous climate change and turn around the loss of nature, we must both halt deforestation and restore natural forests," said William Baldwin-Cantello, director of nature-based solutions at WWF. "We've known for a long time that natural forest regeneration is often cheaper, richer in carbon and better for biodiversity than actively planted forests, and this research tells us where and why regeneration is happening, and how we can recreate those conditions elsewhere."

However, he also warned that regeneration cannot be taken for granted as deforestation is still one of the biggest problems the Earth faces.

As climate activists raise concerns about the disappearing greens from the face of the Earth, research has revealed that an area of forest the size of France has been regrown over the years.

As climate activists raise concerns about the disappearing greens from the face of the Earth, research has revealed that an area of forest the size of France has been regrown over the years. As per research conducted by Trillion Trees led by WWF, nearly 59 million hectares of forests have regrown since the year 2000 all over the world. This study was commissioned in 2018 and used satellite imaging data and also conducted on-ground surveys in dozens of countries. Through this, the researchers identified areas such as the Atlantic forest in Brazil where greens gave regrown the size of the Netherlands. Also read | Marine animals thought extinct for 273 million years found in Pacific Ocean! "The Mata Atlântica, or Atlantic Forest, along the coast of South America was once one of the natural wonders of the world. Stretching from Northern Brazil to Argentina, it occupied more than a million square kilometres, harbouring an unparalleled variety of life," the study read. The boreal forests of Mongolia have also seen regrowth of nearly 1.2mn hectares of forest. This has been possible solely due to the Mongolian government and a group of conservationists. Similarly, central Africa and Canada have also seen the regrowth of forests. Also read | Deforestation of Brazilian Amazon hits record in April Researchers are hoping this research will help experts "understand the local parameters that may have allowed or encouraged natural regeneration," stated the report. While the regrowth has come as a good sign, the researchers have warned that the Earth is still losing forests "at a terrifying rate". A few previous researchers have warned that due to deforestation, the world is losing at least forest area as big as the UK every year, which is mainly to fulfil the demand for timber and for agricultural activities. "The science is clear – if we are to avoid dangerous climate change and turn around the loss of nature, we must both halt deforestation and restore natural forests," said William Baldwin-Cantello, director of nature-based solutions at WWF. "We've known for a long time that natural forest regeneration is often cheaper, richer in carbon and better for biodiversity than actively planted forests, and this research tells us where and why regeneration is happening, and how we can recreate those conditions elsewhere." However, he also warned that regeneration cannot be taken for granted as deforestation is still one of the biggest problems the Earth faces.

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World's wildlife populations have decreased by roughly 70% since 1970, says WWF

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Havana Zoo introduces Cuba's first Yanek, a rare white tiger

France-sized forest regrown over 20 years: Study

'60% wildlife population wiped out since 1970-2014': WWF report