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A sudden change in temperature, food availability or habitat may cause the extinction of a species.
Being hunted, loss of natural habitat, climate changes, natural disasters, poor adaptation/natural selection
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere are many possible causes for extinction: a disease that wipes out a species; predation; low birth rates; natural disasters (fgloods, earthquakes, etc); destruction of habitat and/or food source just to name a few.
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∙ 7y ago1. In ecology, the competitive exclusionprinciple, states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist if other ecological factors are constant. The principle has been paraphrased into the maxim "complete competitors cannot coexist".
2. Some very large worldwide natural disastercause massive extinctions.
3. There are time when it is just the 'roll of the dice". In the case of humans, we were down to around 2,000 at one time and we could have been lost. But it didn't work that way and here we are at 7 billion.
4. Another is human interference. Many pats of Asia love shark fin soup. Because of that, there are fewer and fewer sharks. The same occurred to the American Bison.
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∙ 10y agoZebras are not extinct.
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Naturally occurring events are the only things that cause plant and animal extinction?
false
Advantages and disadvantages of animal extinction?
what are the disvantages of animal extinction
What is a science fair topic?
The Problems that humans cause ex...tree reduction, animal extinction
What may cause its extinction the cats?
Your question is not clear. Which animal are you wondering about cats making extinct?
What is the main cause of animal extinction?
Natural events and human activities
What is the global affect on animal extinction?
well, hunting is a big cause for extinction, also we are cutting down trees, and when we burn fossil fuels, we release harmful gasses. we also cause oil spills
What will happen to animal if the ozone layer is already damage?
If the ozone layer is damaged, UV rays will enter the earth. These will cause extinction of animal life.
What is the likely cause of the current increase rate of extinction?
Deforestation, because most of animal species live in the rainforest but it is getting cut down so animals get closer to extinction. Like the jaguar.
Can hunting cause extinction?
Yes, hunting can cause extinction. Hunting destroys the animals life.
How would you feel about animal extinct?
Extinction is the rule, not the exception. That being said, I would not like to be responsible for the extinction of an animal.
What can you do about animal extinction?
take care of them
What may cause elephant extinction?
Human activity and pollution will probably be the greatest cause of elephant extinction.
