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Mathematical biases in the calculation of the Living Planet Index lead to overestimation of vertebra...

Mathematical biases in the calculation of the Living Planet Index lead to overestimation of vertebra...

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Mathematical biases in the calculation of the Living Planet Index lead to overestimation of vertebrate population decline

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Mathematical biases in the calculation of the Living Planet Index lead to overestimation of vertebrate population decline

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Nature communications, 2024-06, Vol.15 (1), p.5295-11, Article 5295

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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The Living Planet Index (LPI) measures the average change in population size of vertebrate species over recent decades and has been repeatedly used to assess the changing state of nature. The LPI indicates that vertebrate populations have decreased by almost 70% over the last 50 years. This is in striking contrast with current studies based on the...

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Mathematical biases in the calculation of the Living Planet Index lead to overestimation of vertebrate population decline

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_78f5352715a24fa59f814de12b471b8a

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_78f5352715a24fa59f814de12b471b8a

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2041-1723

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2041-1723

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10.1038/s41467-024-49070-x

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