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They thrive better in larger ecosystems.
Do animals thrive better in smaller or larger ecosystems?
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Habitat loss is most common in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Where is habitat loss most common?
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Fragmentation is is the dividing up of a region into smaller parcels or fragments.
What is fragmentation?
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Cattle pasture and large scale ranching.
What was the biggest cause for habitat loss in the Amazon Rainforest from 2000-2005?
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Areas are turned into farmland, urban areas and transportation routes.
How do our ecosystems become fragmented?
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We can reduce the demand for agricultural products produced in tropical regions like palm oil and rubber.
How can we can reduce rainforest habitat loss?
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