Direct impacts include:
* Hunting: In the past, wildebeest were hunted for their meat and fur. This hunting has declined in recent years, but it still poses a threat to some wildebeest populations.
* Domestic livestock grazing: Competition with domestic livestock for food and water resources can reduce wildebeest populations.
* Fencing: Fences can restrict wildebeest movement and fragment their habitat. This can lead to population decline or even extinction.
* Urban development: Urban development can destroy wildebeest habitat and displace wildebeest populations.
Indirect impacts include:
* Climate change: Climate change is causing changes in wildebeest habitat, such as increased droughts and flooding. These changes can make it difficult for wildebeest to survive.
* Pollution: Pollution can contaminate water sources and food supplies, making them unsafe for wildebeest.
* Disease: Disease outbreaks can spread quickly through wildebeest populations, leading to population decline or even extinction.
Overall, human activities are having a negative impact on wildebeest populations. If these activities continue, wildebeest could face extinction in the wild.