What is the primary goal of a 'wildlife corridor'?
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Correct answer: To connect habitat patches for species movement
Wildlife corridors are strips of natural habitat that connect populations of wildlife otherwise separated by human activities or structures. They help maintain genetic diversity and allow animals to migrate or re-colonize areas after local disturbances.
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