| Loss
of Habitats
Habitats are the places where animals and plants live. These can be rivers,
lakes, forests, coral reefs, deserts, savanna's, mountains, even the garden.
Deforestation, forest fires, pollution and agriculture contribute to the
loss of habitats and the species that live in them. Roads and railways
can block natural migration and feeding routes.
Other causes of species
extinction:
Overpopulation
Over-fishing
Use of pesticides
Draining and filling
up of wetlands
Pollution
The conversion of
habitats into fields or urban areas |
