Reason for
Extinction
of wildlife
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Answer:
Humans can cause extinction of a species through overharvesting, pollution, habitat destruction, introduction of invasive species (such as new predators and food competitors), overhunting, and other influences. ... Several species have also been listed as extinct since 2004.
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The characteristics of species particularly susceptible to extinction are:- Large body size, small population size, low reproductive rate, feeding at high trophic levels in the food chain, Fixed migratory routes & also habitats in this are localized & narrow range of distribution is seen.
Type of Extinction of species:-
1. Natural extinction:- This is due to change in environmental condition.
2. Mass extinction:- This rises due to catastrophs.
3. Anthropogenic extinction:- It is due to human activites like hunting.