#birdextinction — Public Fediverse posts

🚨 STUDY: 500 bird species will vanish this century - 3x all extinctions since 1500

Even if all threats stopped today, 250 species still need special recovery programs to survive.

Nature's clock is ticking ⏰

https://karmactive.com/500-bird-species-face-extinction-by-2125-even-complete-protection-wont-save-250-species/

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#BirdExtinction #Conservation

#BBC Weekend

Bird Populations:

UK = 40Million lost since 1970
Europe = 600Million lost since 1980
N.America = (down ~30%)  = 3Billion lost since 1970 (Yes, that's 3 thousand million)
Germany = insect biomass down 70% (including nature reserves) since 1980s

'Intensive agriculture' using pesticides. Synonym for mass-extinction for cash. NB, humanity is the actual pest, not the insects.

#ClimateCrisis #Nature #Birds #BirdExtinction

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172z3759r2czr7

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/12/accessories-for-your-murderous-pet/419601/ #SCIENCE

How to Stop a Bird-Murdering Cat

Domesticated felines are one of the biggest threats to birds worldwide. Two pet owners think they’ve found a solution
#Nature #BirdExtinction

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/12/accessories-for-your-murderous-pet/419601/ #SCIENCE

How to Stop a Bird-Murdering Cat

Domesticated felines are one of the biggest threats to birds worldwide. Two pet owners think they’ve found a solution
#Nature #BirdExtinction