Worldwide, 60% of vertebrate animals have been wiped out since 1970

100%

75

50

% change in population

25

0

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

Freshwater habitats are the worst hit, with populations having collapsed by 83%

As a result of the collapse, Indian crocodiles are on the verge of extinction

100%

75

50

25

0

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

South and central America is the worst affected region globally

An 89% total drop – Giant otters and spider monkeys are among the species most affected

100%

75

50

25

0

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

Worldwide, 60% of vertebrate animals have been wiped out since 1970

Freshwater habitats are the worst hit, with populations having collapsed by 83%

South and central America is the worst affected region globally

As a result of the collapse, Indian crocodiles are on the verge of extinction

An 89% total drop – Giant otters and spider monkeys are among the species most affected

100%

75

50

% change in population

25

0

1970

80

90

00

10

70

80

90

00

10

70

80

90

00

10

Since 1970, 60% of the world’s vertebrate animals have been wiped out

Freshwater habitats are the worst hit, with populations having collapsed by 83%

South and central America is the worst affected region globally

100%

As a result of the collapse, Indian crocodiles are on the verge of extinction

An 89% total drop – Giant otters and spider monkeys are among the species most affected

75

% change in population

50

25

0

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010