Habitat destruction is a leading cause of extinction from "summary" of The Sixth Extinction (10th Anniversary Edition) by Elizabeth Kolbert
Habitat destruction is a leading cause of extinction. It is estimated that nearly half of the world's species could be wiped out by the end of this century due to the destruction of their habitats. As human populations continue to grow, more and more land is being cleared for agriculture, urban development, and other purposes. This loss of habitat leaves many species with no place to live and no way to find food or reproduce.
In many cases, habitat destruction is not a sudden event, but rather a gradual process that occurs over time. As forests are cut down or wetlands drained, the animals and plants that once called these places home are forced to either adapt to their new surroundings or perish. This disruption to their natural environment can have devastating effects on the delicate balance of ecosystems, leading to a cascade of extinctions that can ultimately alter the course of evolution.
While habitat destruction is often driven by economi...
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