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Current Extinction Rate 10 Times Worse Than Previously Thought | IFLScience
Life on earth is remarkably diverse. Globally, it is estimated that there are 8.7 million species living on our planet, excluding bacteria. Unfortunately, human activities are wiping out many species and it’s been known for some time that we are increasing the rate of species extinction. But just how dire is the situation?
Source: Current Extinction Rate 10 Times Worse Than Previously Thought | IFLScience