10 Questions
What is the estimated current extinction rate per million species per year?
100 extinctions
What percentage of land on Earth did rainforests cover in the past compared to now?
14% to 6%
What is the estimated total area reduction of tropical rainforests since 1947?
More than half
Which type of species represents over half of global biodiversity despite being less than 1% of all species?
Marine life
According to the IUCN Red List, what percentage of reef corals are threatened with extinction?
33%
What are some of the threats that have plagued many animals to the brink of extinction?
Overfishing, habitat loss and degradation, pollution, and climate change
According to the State of the World's Birds report, what percentage of bird species are declining globally?
49%
How many species of plants are found in Fiji's forests, and what percentage of them are endemic?
2641 species, 35%
What is the total number of species found in Fiji's marine environment?
Over 2,340 species
How often is the State of the World's Birds report released by BirdLife International?
Every four years
Learn about the latest statistics and findings from the Living Planet Report 2022, which highlights a significant decline in species abundance worldwide since 1970. Discover the alarming extinction rate and the main factors contributing to the decline of wildlife populations.
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