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"Study Reveals Dire Extinction Threat to 90% of Africa's Raptors"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News

A recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution has revealed a significant decline in the populations of African birds of prey, with nearly 90% of the 42 species studied showing decreases over the past 40 years. Habitat loss due to agricultural expansion, along with other human-induced threats, are cited as major causes of this decline. Iconic species like the secretarybird are on the brink of extinction, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to address the "deaths from a thousand cuts" that these raptors face. This alarming trend is part of a broader global decline in bird populations, emphasizing the critical state of wildlife conservation.

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"African Raptors on the Brink: Studies Signal Imminent Extinction Crisis"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian

A new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals a dramatic decline in Africa's birds of prey populations over the past 40 years, with nearly 90% of the 42 raptor species studied showing declines. The loss of these predators, which include species like the martial eagle and the bateleur, is largely due to habitat conversion to farmland and even protected areas are not immune to this trend. The study highlights the critical role these birds play in ecosystems and warns of potential negative consequences for human health and local environments, drawing parallels to the increase in rabies cases in India following a decline in vulture populations.

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