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Human activity leads 60% of vertebrates to extinction

Nearly three-fifths of all vertebrates -- animals with a backbone -- have been wiped out since 1970 by human appetites and activity, according to a study. Videographic: AFP

Published: Thu 27 Oct 2016, 7:35 PM

Updated: Tue 1 Nov 2016, 7:12 PM