New Threats to biodiversity

what drives habitat loss

agriculture, logging, urbanization, palm oil expansion

example of habitat loss

Bats have lost their habitats due to roads causing lower reproduction and roadkill

what are major impacts of invasive species

predation, competition, disease

example of invasive species

cats and red foxes in australia

impact of cats and red foxes

responsible for most mammal extinctions (bandicoots, quolls, potorsos)

types of pollution

toxic chemicals, oil pollution, noise pollution, light pollution

example of pollution

light pollution has significantly affected bats because they avoid illuminated habitats which reduces their foraging

what does climate change force mammals to do

mammals must either adapt, move, or go extinct

climate change example for artic species

polar bear’s declining hunting season has caused starvation

what does overharvesting/overexploitation include

bushmeat, traditional medicine, poaching, pet trade

tradition chinese medicine example

bear bile

poaching example

elephants for their ivory tusks

pet trade example

sloths and primates, leads to poor welfare and high mortality