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Habitat loss from cropland
Our World in Data's small multiples drew 11.2K views on X: 0.4x its typical post and #136 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 12, 2026.
Habitat loss is the biggest threat to the world’s wildlife. Nearly all habitat loss is driven by the expansion of agriculture: we chop down forests and convert wild grasslands into farmland to grow crops and raise livestock.
Why it spread
This chart post spread because it came from an independent author and a big source, and it earned 127 likes, 69 reposts, 4 quotes, 32 saves, and 10,563 views, with a quote rate above average and source reach in the top quarter.
What worked
- The post opens with a clear, urgent claim that habitat loss is the biggest threat to the world's wildlife.
- It explains the main driver in plain language, saying nearly all habitat loss comes from agriculture expanding into forests and grasslands.
- It names the researchers behind the mapping work, which adds credibility and gives the audience a reason to trust the chart.
What to borrow
We could pair one strong headline claim with a short, plain explanation of the main cause, then credit the researchers or data source behind our own chart.
Careful
Do not over-read the missing engagement details, since comments, saves relative to the account's typical performance, and design polish are not provided.
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Your numbers, in this table chart.
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How far did Our World in Data's "Habitat loss from cropland" chart travel?
11,175 views, 141 likes, 73 reposts and 33 saves on X, read Oct 12, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A small multiples. How much habitat could we lose to expanding croplands?.
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