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O verspecialization
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H u m an C au ses of Extin ction s an d Extirp ation s
Most extinctions and extirpations today are caused by human activity.
Habitat destruction- as a result of Urbanization
Construction
agricultural development
Logging
Damming of rivers
Pollution
Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers
H u m an C au ses of Extin ction s an d Extirp ation s
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H u m an C au ses of Extin ction s an d Extirp ation s
Over-Hunting
This was the major cause of the decline and eventual
extirpation of the plainsBison, as well as the extinction
of thepassenger pigeon. Sometimes species are
hunted to deliberately extirpate them. Theblack-tailed
prairie dogswere considered a pest in the 1930's and
were hunted to reduce their numbers.
Ef f
e cts of Extin ction s an d Extirp ation s
Extinctions and extirpations reduce biological diversity.
When an organism disappears locally or globally, many
other species are affected. The cycle of life is adversely
affected.
Section 4.3
4.3 R ed u cin g O u r Im p act on B iolog ical D iversity
Preserving global biological diversity is a challenge that is
receiving much attention. The 1995Canadian
Biodiversity Strategywas created to preserve
biodiversity in Canada. It will be done through the
cooperation of many levels of government, along with
many groups, agencies and individuals, who are
dedicated to preserving our biodiverse future.
In Situ Conservation
conservation refers to conservation of components of
biodiversity within a natural habitat.