How many animals extinct per year?

The estimated number of species that go extinct each year is around 10,000 to 100,000, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This includes both plants and animals. The primary cause of this alarming rate of extinction is human activities such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and the introduction of invasive species.

It's important to remember that these are only estimates, as it can be challenging to accurately track the extinction of species. Additionally, some species may go extinct without being documented or even discovered. Nevertheless, the current rate of species extinction is significantly higher than the natural background rate, which has raised serious concerns about the biodiversity crisis and the long-term impacts on ecosystems and human well-being.

To address this crisis, it is essential for individuals, governments, and organizations to work together to protect endangered species and their habitats, implement conservation strategies, and promote sustainable practices to reduce human impacts on biodiversity.