Australian native animal populations decline 70 per cent, WWF warns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 00:24 · Archive

Australian native animal populations have fallen 70 per cent according to a WWF report.

A WWF report has found that Australian native animal populations have declined by 70 per cent. Some of the country's rarest animals are vanishing at an alarming rate, prompting conservationists to raise urgent concerns about the state of the nation's wildlife.

The report highlights bird flu as a growing threat to the animals, compounding existing pressures on native species. Conservationists suggest that action is needed quickly to address the crisis facing Australia's wildlife.

How it is being reported

• ‘Window is narrow’: Australian native animal populations plunge 70 per cent in WWF reportSome of Australia’s rarest animals are vanishing at an alarming rate, with conservationists sounding the alarm as the threat from bird flu grows.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 00:02
• ‘Window is narrow’: Australian native animal populations plunge 70 per cent in WWF reportSome of Australia’s rarest animals are vanishing at an alarming rate, with conservationists sounding the alarm as the threat from bird flu grows.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 00:02

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