NEW DELHI: Large predators such as lions, bears, wolves, dingoes and otters are declining across the world driven by habitat loss, persecution by humans and loss of prey, an analysis of 31 large carnivore species published today in the journal Science shows. More than 75 percent of the 31 species are declining, and 17 species now occupy less than half of their former ranges, the study reported. Decline in predators means a simultaneous increase in their prey,...
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