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Global Wildlife Declines 58%

The Serious Issue of the Decline of Global Wildlife In ecological balance, each member of every species on earth has a particular purpose. Yet, since the 1970s, there has been a serious decline in global wildlife. The most affected wildlife live in freshwater systems, lakes, streams and rivers. The decline of these animals is already at 81% (Ref. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161027113306.htm). Vertebrates such as birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals have declined by 58%. If these losses continue, by the year 2020, more than half of global wildlife could become extinct. Reasons for Global Wildlife Decline There are many contributing factors in…