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Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

The Living Planet Index measures the average size of species populations. In many parts of the world, they’re still shrinking.

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Species extinction spreading faster than research

More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we even give them a name.

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Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

Virtual reality and augmented reality offer a game-changing approach to biodiversity management.

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Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

Habitat destruction and modification harms biodiversity, and compounds the impacts of climate change and other threats to wildlife.

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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Chart: Extinction crisis

The 160,000 or so species that we’ve assessed are a drop in the bucket compared to the millions thought to exist.

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Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it’s done with biodiversity in mind.

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What can be done to help Australia’s biodiversity

Australia’s most powerful law protecting the environment hasn’t done enough to stop the rapid decline of the nation’s wildlife.

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Three dead parrots show need for proper ban on wildlife trade

Despite an international treaty to prevent illegal trade in wild animals, the industry is worth billions. The treaty needs an overhaul.

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Thailand wildlife protection laws are better but not perfect

Despite Thailand’s efforts to address wildlife crime, there are still challenges in curbing illegal trade in endangered species.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Philanthropy can help Australia meet land protection targets

Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

Species extinction spreading faster than research

Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Chart: Extinction crisis

Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

What can be done to help Australia’s biodiversity

Three dead parrots show need for proper ban on wildlife trade

Thailand wildlife protection laws are better but not perfect

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