Which human activity is considered the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction?
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Correct answer: Habitat loss and fragmentation
Habitat loss and fragmentation is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. When large habitats are broken into small fragments due to human activities, mammals and birds requiring large territories and certain animals with migratory habits are badly affected.
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