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Extinction: The Facts

Biodiversity Loss

What is the greatest single cause of habitat loss? The answer may surprise you.

03/31/2021 | Rating NR

Extinction: The Facts

Biodiversity Loss

Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

What is the greatest single cause of habitat loss? The answer may surprise you.

Soy, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil are all main drivers of land conversion, leading to the loss of wildlife habitats. Producing cheap foods and endless choices in non-sustainable ways has consumers unwittingly contributing towards the loss of biodiversity.

03/31/2021 | Rating NR

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The Biodiversity Crisis

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 10s | A global assessment of the state of the natural world uncovered alarming statistics. (2m 10s)

The Last Two White Rhinos

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 16s | Only two northern white rhinos are left on the planet: a mother, Najin, and daughter Fatu. (2m 16s)

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Preview: Ep1 | 30s | David Attenborough explores the extinction crisis and how it drives pandemic diseases. (30s)

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