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Threats to Wildlife

 

There are few places left on the planet where the impact of people has not been felt. We have explored and left our footprint on nearly every corner of the globe.  As our population and needs grow, we are leaving less and less room for wildlife. 

Wildlife are under threat from many different kinds of human activities, from directly destroying habitat to spreading invasive species and disease.  Most ecosystems are facing multiple threats. Each new threat puts additional stress on already weakened ecosystems and their wildlife.

Learn about some of greatest threats to the survival of wildlife in the United States: 

Disease
Global Warming
Habitat Loss
Invasive Species 
Overexploitation
Pollutants