Extinction Rates Have Slowed Down
According to a new study, extinction rates have slowed down across many plant and animal groups.
Researchers at the University of Arizona found that extinction rates in plants, arthropods, and land vertebrates peaked around 100 years ago and have declined since then.
‘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.
- Today’s most significant threat to wildlife is the destruction of natural habitats.
Author's summary: Extinction rates have slowed down in many species groups.
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