The world is currently experiencing the sixth mass extinction event, caused largely by human activities that continue to damage and destroy biodiversity across the globe.
High extinction rates are typically associated with the most bio-diverse regions such as the tropical rainforests, however, it is vital that we do not forget about the species that live closer to home.
Over the past 200 years, over 400 species have been lost from England alone. This loss of biodiversity has been caused by a range of factors, such as habitat degradation and modification, the intensification of agriculture, pollution and poor land management.
There are still many species in England that are edging closer and closer to extinction every year.
The Lost Life Project, which is run by the Species Recovery Trust is raising awareness about the extinctions they have already occurred and by focussing on the very rarest species in the UK, aim prevent further losses from occurring.Click here to see all of the lost species.
Comments