answersLogoWhite

0

The major cause is human invasion of habitat. Wild animals don't like humans around. They usually recede to more isolated places where the food supply may be inadequate or the climate harsher.

Humans hunt wild animals for food, hides, ivory, etc, and also just for so-called sport.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How are endangered and extinct animal similar?

Endangered and extinct animals are similar because endangered animals sometimes become extinct.


What is the difference between an endangered animals vs threatened animals vs an extinct animals?

An extinct animal means there are none left; they all have died. Endangered means there is a small amount left of that animal and they are about to become extinct. Threatened means they are about to become endangered.


Why is protecting endangered animals a difficult process?

If endangered animals are not protected they will become extinct. e.g. If cows are extinct there will be no beef for anything or anyone to eat.


When did endangered animals become endangered?

Animals become endangered at different times, and for different reasons. Some animals that were endangered in the past have already become extinct, for example the dodo. There are some animals that have become extinct in the wild, but that are still found in captivity. And then there are animals that have only recently been classified as endangered. To answer your question properly, you'll need to let us know what animal you are specifically referring to.


What Do The Terms Extinct And Endangered Mean?

Extinct is already dead and Endangered is there is less of them left in the world meaning we should try to save them !!


Is it ok to hunt endangered animals?

No, we shouldn't hunt endangered animals, because then they would eventually become extinct. If someone finds a endangered animal, they must bring it to a vetrinarian immediately.


When will endangered animals die out?

When the last individual organism dies the animal or plant will become extinct.


What is the difference between endangered and extinct animals?

Endangered Species are ones that have a very small population and that population is at a greater risk of becoming extinct. Many species that become extinct never make to the endangered species list. Extinct Species are ones that are either known (documented) to be extinct or are so few in population that a recovery is considered highly unlikely even under excellent conditions.


What happens after a major extinction?

If an animal has become extinct the animals preys population would grow this would cause the preys prey to become endangered or extinct. The animals predator would not have as much to eat.


If the endangered animal eats a endangered pland wouldn't it just die off after the plant goes extinct?

Yes they will become extinct. Not all the time... some endangered animals that eat endangered plants also eat other plants that might not be endangered... therefore they can live off another plant when to endangered plant goes extinct!!!! :)


How do animals become endangered and extinct?

some animals are becoming extint because people hunt and kill animals for fur,tusks,skin etc.


How do scientists make endangered animals not extinct?

scientists are trying to save the endangered species , by just making the people aware of the animals. scientists can save the endangered animals only if they come to know that how to make an animal from it's DNA. if this happens only if it can,,, the extinct species like the dodo can become alive again.