The article above explains why biodiversity is in crisis. Biodiversity has decreased to the extent that "Every day species’ extinctions are continuing at up to 1,000 times or more the natural rate." (IUCN) (claim). The main threats to biodiversity are habitat loss and degradation, introducing invasive alien species to the environment, over-exploitation of natural resources, and even climate change (evidence). The article concludes by urging readers to work to maintain the environment to prevent further losses to biodiversity.
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