Human-Wildlife Conflict: Causes, Effects, and Mitigation

Questions and Answers

Habitat fragmentation (correct)

Overpopulation of wildlife

Climate change

Poaching

Loss of crops and livestock

Destruction of wildlife habitats

Injury or death of humans

Increased biodiversity (correct)

Birds migrating to new habitats

Lions attacking humans in urban areas

Fish swimming in polluted waters

Elephants raiding crops (correct)

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Study Notes

The primary cause of human-wildlife conflict is the encroachment of human settlements and agriculture into natural habitats, leading to competition for resources.

Human-wildlife conflict can result in injury or death to both humans and animals, as well as damage to crops and property.
Disease transmission between humans and animals is NOT a consequence of human-wildlife conflict.

A common example of human-wildlife conflict is the raiding of crops by elephants, which can lead to significant economic losses for farmers.

One strategy to mitigate human-wildlife conflict is the use of physical barriers, such as fencing, to separate human settlements and agricultural land from natural habitats.

The long-term effect of human-wildlife conflict on ecosystems is the degradation of habitats and the decline of biodiversity, as human activities disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems.