Sub-Saharan Africa has lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times, study finds
Phys.org • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A study led by researchers from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (APES) has found that sub-Saharan Africa has lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times, indicating a significant decline in the populations of various plants and animals in the region. This finding highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to address the ongoing loss of biodiversity.
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