Desert rain frog population decline to accelerate by 50% by 2028

Diamond mining expansion in southern Africa, as highlighted in the IUCN report, will likely reduce the habitat of the desert rain frog by an additional 50% by 2028. This prediction assumes continued mining operations and limited conservation intervention targeting this specific species.

environment · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

65%

Closes

2028-12-31

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