Question

The world is facing the accelerated rate of species extinctions due to human activities. Explain any three major causes of biodiversity losses.

Answer 1

Three major causes of biodiversity loss due to human activities are:

• Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: Natural habitats are destroyed and fragmented as a result of deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural growth, which limits the amount of space and resources available for species to live.
• Overexploitation: Populations are depleted more quickly than they can recover due to overhunting, overfishing, and unsustainable resource gathering, which causes decline and extinction.
• Invasive Species: Non-native species can seriously damage biodiversity by upsetting ecosystems, outcompeting native species for resources, and spreading diseases.