Diversity Loss Outpaces New Spececes

Humans driving extinction faster than species can evolve, say experts

Conservationists say rate of new species slower than diversity loss caused by the destruction of habitats and climate change

• Juliette Jowit
• guardian.co.uk, Sunday 7 March 2010 22.59 GMT
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The IUCN lists west African giraffes as an endangered species. Conservationists say the rate of new species is slower than diversity loss. Photograph: Graeme Robertson

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