Monitored wildlife populations plummeted 73% in just 50 yrs, says WWF report; experts highlight alarming vulture losses in India

There has been a 73% decline globally in monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report-2024. Ecological degradation, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change are major factors contributing to this decline, with India experiencing sharp decreases in vulture species and an alarming reduction in wetland areas in Chennai.