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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction?
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• The primary cause of species extinction worldwide is the destruction and fragmentation of natural habitats due to deforestation, urbanization, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
• Over-exploitation, alien species, and co-extinctions also contribute but are secondary cause
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