Human-Wildlife Conflict: Causes, Effects, and Mitigation
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What is the primary cause of human-wildlife conflict?

  • Habitat fragmentation (correct)
  • Overpopulation of wildlife
  • Climate change
  • Poaching
  • Which of the following is NOT a consequence of human-wildlife conflict?

  • Loss of crops and livestock
  • Destruction of wildlife habitats
  • Injury or death of humans
  • Increased biodiversity (correct)
  • What is a common example of human-wildlife conflict?

  • Birds migrating to new habitats
  • Lions attacking humans in urban areas
  • Fish swimming in polluted waters
  • Elephants raiding crops (correct)
  • Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate human-wildlife conflict?

    <p>Providing compensation to farmers for crop losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the long-term effect of human-wildlife conflict on ecosystems?

    <p>Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Human-Wildlife Conflict

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

    Consequences of Human-Wildlife Conflict

    • 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.

    Examples 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.

    Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict

    • 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.

    Long-term Effects on Ecosystems

    • 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.

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