Monitored Wildlife Populations Decreased by 73% in 50 years: WWF report

Current Context: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 9, 2024. The report reveals a staggering 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years (1970-2020).

• This decline underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts and policy changes to protect biodiversity.
• Key findings from the report include:
• Freshwater species have experienced the most significant decline, with populations plummeting by 85%.
• Terrestrial species populations have decreased by 69%.
• Marine species populations have dropped by 56%.

Question:

1 What percentage decline did the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Living Planet Report 2024 report reveal in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years?

• A) 73%
• B) 70%
• C) 63%
• D) 75%

Answer: A) The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Living Planet Report 2024 report reveals a staggering 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years (1970-2020).