The Earth is caught in an extinction crisis. Estimating that the frequency of extinction is now 1,000 to 10,000 times the norm, scientists say that more than one million species are actively at risk.
Current Extinction Could Cause Birds to Become Less Unique
Scientists suggest that the current extinction crisis will cause the loss of species as well as the loss of species diversity.
By Sam Walters
Jul 21, 2022 7:30 PMJul 21, 2022 7:19 PM
According to the study, vultures are particularly prone to diversity declines. (Credit: moorathenight/Shutterstock)
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