Study: 60% Of World's Largest Herbivores Facing Extinction

Geo Beats 2015-05-04

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According to a recently published study, 60% of the world's largest terrestrial herbivores are facing extinction.

According to a recently published study, many large wild herbivores are facing extinction. 
The study, led by Professor William Ripple of Oregon State University, covered 74 of the largest terrestrial herbivore species on the planet including hippos, elephants and rhinos.
According to researchers, "Large herbivores are generally facing dramatic population declines and range contractions, such that  about 60% are threatened with extinction. Nearly all threatened species are in developing countries, where major threats include hu

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