Global loss of wildlife is 'significantly more alarming' than previously thought, according to a new study | CNN

Study: 48% of species are declining in population size, with fewer than 3% seeing increases.

Mammals, birds and insect almost half eeing species declines, but amphibians have been particularly badly affected.

The main factor is the destruction of wild landscapes to make way for farms, towns, cities and roads.

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