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One of the major causes of present day species extinction is to be blamed on humans. Humans have taken over land driving out animals. Humans have developed the land without taking care to prevent pollution properly which destroys resources for the animals.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe main thing that causes an animal species to be considered endangered is loss of habitat.
If the loss of habitat is not corrected fast enough, that species of animal will become extinct.
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∙ 7y agoSome of the main causes of species extinction include (but are not limited to):
- Loss of habitat - can be man-caused or natural.
- Extreme and/or sudden changes in environment - usually natural (think dinosaurs)
- Over-hunting for food, fur, as nuisance animals, parts for profit, etc. - currently mostly man-caused.
- Disease - usually natural, but can be spread through human activity
- Competition and evolution.
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∙ 13y agoThe main cause is of humans polluting and killing what was here before us.
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∙ 11y agothe main cause for extinctaion would probly be habitata dissapearing depending on the species.
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What is the primary cause of species extinction today?
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What is the primary cause of the Neolithic revolution?
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Was loss of habitat the primary cause of extinction?
yes it was and i hope it helps ;o
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false
Advantages and disadvantages of animal extinction?
what are the disvantages of animal extinction
How do poison dart frog poison you?
Provide them with a habitat in which they can live. The primary cause of extinction is destruction of habitat.
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 primary hypothesis for the extinction of large mammals such as mammoth?
The primary hypothesis is that they were led to extinction by hunting by humans.
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?
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