urbanization and habitat destruction
Urbanization refers to the process of increasing population concentration in cities and the transformation of natural areas into urban spaces, including the creation of infrastructure, buildings, and services. Habitat destruction refers to the degradation, fragmentation, or complete elimination of natural habitats, such as forests or wetlands, due to human activities that alter or remove the conditions necessary for the survival of native plant and animal species.
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