Meat-eaters may speed worldwide species extinction, study warns

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That juicy steak on the menu may be responsible for speeding up worldwide species extension. A study warns that the biggest threat to much of the world’s flora and fauna is human carnivory. Around the world, people are converting forest to pasture to raise cattle, a practice that can lead to the loss of biodiversity.



Meat-eaters may speed worldwide species extinction, study warns
Clearing land for livestock production will spur species loss in countries rich in biodiversity
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