Extinction rate among plant and animal species has surprisingly slowed down

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Extinction rate among plant and animal species has surprisingly slowed down

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 8:03AM

A new study in The Royal Society reveals that global extinction rates among plants and animals have slowed over the past century. The findings suggest that conservation laws, habitat protection, and scientific intervention are working. Although biodiversity loss continues, the research offers cautious optimism, showing that sustained global efforts can meaningfully reduce species decline.

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