10 causes of biodiversity loss and its effect on the environment
- Habitat loss and fragmentation: The conversion of natural habitats into agricultural land, urban areas and infrastructure development leads to the destruction and fragmentation of habitats, which i...
- Climate change: Global warming and the resulting changes in climate patternshave altered habitats, making it challenging for organisms to perform their natural functions or adapt to ne…
- Habitat loss and fragmentation: The conversion of natural habitats into agricultural land, urban areas and infrastructure development leads to the destruction and fragmentation of habitats, which i...
- Climate change: Global warming and the resulting changes in climate patternshave altered habitats, making it challenging for organisms to perform their natural functions or adapt to new conditions....
- Overhunting: Overhunting of a species to meet high demand for meat or animal byproducts, for sport, or due to pest control is one of the main drivers of species extinction. Industrialised hunting d...
- Overfishing:Industrialised fishing has led to the depletion of highly-demanded species like tu…