The Human Impact on Wildlife
In The Human Impact on Wildlife narrator Sir David Attenborough explains the devastating impact human activities have had on wildlife. Many species are now under threat, but decisions must be made to help reverse these harmful activities. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
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Q: Why are the pangolins trafficked?
A: People use their scales in traditional medicine.
Q: How quickly are the forests disappearing?
A: An area of forest the size of a football field disappears every second.
Q: How many species will be wiped out if we don’t change something?
A: Over one million species could be wiped out.
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