This study by Living Planet  and the World Wildlife Fund says two thirds of vertebrates could be wiped out by 2020.

The population of wild animals, including fishes, birds, mammals, and also amphibia and reptiles disappears before our eyes with an unprecedented speed, says the chief executive  of WWF Marko Lambertini.

He adds those profiting from fine and all favourite types of fauna and flora are damaging biological diversity.

These form a basis for the healthy woods, the rivers and oceans. 

Move away animals, and these ecosystems will cease to exist together with clean air, water, food and climate which they create for us.

Preparing the report, scientists used a so-called index of the live planet which is also called the indicator of global biodiversity. 

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