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Threats to Biodiversity

How do humans affect the ecosystem?

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What happens when the last member of a species dies? That species is said to be extinct. Extinction is not a new concept--the dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.

With the rise of the human population, species are at risk of disappearing at an even faster rate than ever. Watch this video to explore several case studies showing how human activities threaten biodiversity.