By Mary Wambui | Saturday, October 12, 2024The decline has been primarily attributed to habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. An independent conservation NGO's report has revealed an alarming decline in the average size of African wildlife populations in just 50 years. The decline has been primarily attributed to habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. The report warns that the continued degradation of ecosystems could push the continent past critical tipping points without immediate interventions. "As ecosystems cross these thresholds, their ability to support both wildlife and sustainable development becomes compromised, with severe consequences for food security, water availability, and climate resilience," the report notes.

Source: Daily Nation October 12, 2024 18:50 UTC