Habitat loss is the leading cause of the global decline in biodiversity (see also biodiversity loss) The loss of habitat disrupts the delicate relationship between species and their environments, causing a cascade of adverse consequences. There are three major types of habitat loss
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Habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, and habitat degradation.
Habitat loss poses the greatest threat to species
The world's forests, swamps, plains, lakes, and other habitats continue to disappear as they are harvested for human consumption and cleared to make way for agriculture, housing, roads, pipelines and the other hallmarks of industrial development. A bulldozer pushing down trees is the iconic image of habitat destruction Other ways people directly destroy habitat include filling in wetlands, dredging rivers, mowing fields, and cutting down trees. Explore the causes and effects of habitat destruction, and discover actionable solutions
Read the article to learn more. Habitat destruction occurs when humans damage a habitat, making it difficult for some or all of the local wildlife species to survive, or they convert a habitat into a form that is not longer suitable for animals. Understanding the causes and consequences of habitat destruction is the first step in making a difference When a habitat is compromised, it can lead to the loss of not only the species that inhabit it but also the potential for future species to emerge
