What includes species extinction or endangerment?

The loss of habitat is a significant human activity that contributes to species extinction or endangerment. When natural habitats like forests, wetlands, or grasslands are destroyed or degraded for development such as agriculture, urbanization, mining, or infrastructure construction, it disrupts or eliminates the habitat essential for the survival of native species. This habitat loss isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, making species more susceptible to disease and less adaptable to changing environmental conditions.