Extinction Rates Have Slowed Across Many Plant and Animal Groups
A new study reveals that extinction rates in plants, arthropods, and land vertebrates have peaked around 100 years ago and have declined since then.
Research led by scientists at the University of Arizona shows a different perspective on the current state of extinctions, contradicting the common belief that our planet is in the midst of a mass extinction.
‘We show that extinction rates are not getting faster towards the present, as many people claim, but instead peaked many decades ago,’ said Wiens.
- Past extinctions were mostly caused by invasive species on islands.
- Destruction of natural habitats is the most significant threat to wildlife today.
Author's summary: Extinction rates have slowed across many groups.
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