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What characteristics does a species have that is more likely to go extinct?
It could be their habitat loss
What can cause species to become extinct?
Over hunting by humans Pollution Loss of habitat Loss of food supply Disease Natural disaster And sometimes just by natural selection
Why did Western palm squirrels become extinct?
The Western Palm squirrel is not extinct, it is a threatened species due to habitat loss.
Rainforest species are becoming extinct primarily because of?
hunting and loss of habitat. Due to Human greed.
How do habitat destruction impact on environment?
Habitat loss can cause extinction for some animals. Animals that are confined to small places can go extinct when that habitat is lost. Overall habitat loss puts stress on many species. Alot of them cannot handle the stress thereby going extinct.
How extinct are jaguars?
They are still fairly common, although being threatened by habitat loss. Species population over 20000.
Why have some species of tigers become extinct?
Officially, there are three extinct tiger subspecies (there is only one species, Panthera Tigris). The Caspian, Javan, and Bali. Overhunting and habitat loss doomed these tigers.
What could lead to a species going extinct?
Animals need enough room to survive, reproduce and room for their offspring to migrate to. With habitat loss, this is often not possible.
Why must deforestation stop?
It is the main cause of extreme habitat loss for thousands of animal species, and the trees give off oxygen to sustain the planets air supply. If we keep on with deforestation, thousands of animal species will become critically endangered or extinct. If one species goes extinct, we are all in danger. It breaks the chain of life.
How bird species become extinct?
According to the Red List of endangered wildlife, over a thousand bird species around the world are threatened with extinction. The main reason for birds becoming extinct is believed to be loss of habitat.
Why cheetahs are going extinct?
they are going extinct because the poaching and habitat loss
What is the cause of the cheetahs becoming extinct?
Mainly poachers, and lions plus leopards, or shortage of food. And some loss of habitat.
