Scientists have tracked changes in the size of those populations, not how many species are threatened with extinction. “Wildlife is disappearing within our lifetimes at an unprecedented rate,” said Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International. “We have succeeded in making a strong business case for climate,” Lambertini said. With biodiversity and ecosystems, the negative impacts are “less direct and less tangible on a global scale,” Lambertini said. The five main drivers of wildlife decline — in order of importance — are habitat loss, overconsumption, pollution, invasive species and disease, according to the report.

Source: Manila Times October 27, 2016 03:31 UTC