35 years, the world lost 1/3 of the number of species

According to the report of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Animal Organization (ZS) in London (UK) and Global Footprint Network (GFN), human activity is the main cause of lost one third of the number of living species on earth in the past 35 years.

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Currently only 1,590 pandas in the wild (Photo: AFP)


The report said that from 1960-2000, the world population doubled. And despite increasing awareness of environmental issues, human activities such as expanding land for cultivation, urban construction, widespread fishing and hunting, plus Environmental pollution has been a major cause of a reduction in the number of living organisms on the planet over the past 35 years.

From 1995-2005, the number of animals decreased by an average of 30% and from 1970-2005, the number of terrestrial species decreased by 25%, the species living in saltwater decreased by 28% and the species lived in the environment. fresh water decreased by 29%.

This report will be presented at a conference to discuss issues of protection and conservation of living organisms and habitats held in Bonn, Germany, from May 19-30, with participation. of more than 5,000 delegates worldwide.