Science Explainer: Animal endangerment and its causes - Formative Staff | Laabri

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Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:

habitat destruction

major events

competition from other species

climate change

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Drag each statement into the correct box to show the type of human activity it involves.

New species are brought to a habitat and compete with animals that already live there.
Wild animals are taken from their habitat and sold or traded as pets.
So many animals are hunted that they are not able to replenish their numbers.
Pollution created by people and their activities harms the places where animals live.
Species become crowded together because they have too little land and must compete.

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Rising sea levels may flood habitats and give animals less room to live.

Changes in ecosystems may lead to the accidental introduction o invasive species.

More sewage and chemicals may enter rivers and streams that animals depend on.

Animals that hibernate may not detect seasonal changes and sleep for too long.

Increased ocean temperatures may kill algae that marine life depend on for food.

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