The Amur leopard is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild. It lives in the temperate forests of the Russian Far East, where deforestation has wiped out large portions of its habitat. This solitary big cat relies on dense forest cover for hunting and shelter.
How does deforestation impact animal life, and which species are most affected? Deforestation has devastating effects on animal habitats, displacing wildlife, disrupting ecosystems, and driving many species toward extinction. From the Sumatran Tiger to the Philippine Eagle, deforestation forces animals to adapt, migrate, or face the risk of extinction.
Deforestation poses a severe threat to endangered species and their habitats, disrupting ecosystems and exacerbating the effects of climate change. Addressing this issue requires a collaborative effort from governments, organizations, and individuals to implement effective conservation strategies and promote sustainable land-use practices.
Deforestation affected an estimated 13 million hectares per year between 2000 and 2010, with most happening in tropical countries [1].The loss of forests is regrettable not only due to the fact that trees provide a carbon sink which can help mitigate the impacts of climate change; but also because forests provide food and shelter to many species of fauna and flora that are losing their natural ...
Deforestation is a problem for both animals and humans and because it is caused by us, we have the responsibility of curbing it. Here are some ways we can do that: Recognize that deforestation is tied to the economy, and one way to reduce the obligation to cut trees for economic reasons is to make afforestation a good gain. 10
Natural disasters, urbanization, and agriculture are just a few of the common causes of deforestation. But as deforestation continues to rise, the animals that call it home start to disappear. These are just a few of the endangered and threatened animals disappearing as recorded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jaguar. Panthera once
When species lose their forest homes, they are often unable to survive in the fragments of forested land left behind. They become more accessible to hunters and poachers, their numbers dwindle, and some eventually go extinct. Even localized deforestation can result in extinctions as many unique species exist in small, isolated locations.
(Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti) This small bird, as the name suggests, defied discovery for years, often getting mistaken for other similar-looking species. When it was finally identified by scientists in two tiny patches of humid Atlantic forest in Brazil in 2014, the treehunter was already critically endangered. Intensive studies of the area estimated at most 10 breeding pairs existed in 2004 ...
As trees disappear, animals lose their homes, food sources, and protection from predators. This leads to dwindling populations and disrupted ecosystems. This article highlights some of the key species affected by deforestation, each facing a unique set of challenges due to the destruction of their natural habitats. Orangutan (Borneo and Sumatra)
Orangutans, coming from the Malay language meaning “man of the forest," share 96.4% of our human genes. Sadly, due to illegal logging, unsustainable forestry habits, forest fires, and palm oil plantations, all species of orangutans are critically endangered.Female orangutans are only able to give birth to one baby every 3-5 years, putting orangutans at an even higher risk to recover from ...
Koalas killed. Koalas were listed as endangered in 2022 in NSW and Queensland, just 10 years after first being listed as vulnerable. Deforestation is not only wiping out vast swathes of koala habitat, but is also causing habitat fragmentation, which puts koalas at increased risk of injury, displacement or death.
Deforestation in this region has led to severe population declines in many species. For instance, the IUCN Red List highlights that nearly 30% of vertebrate species in this region are threatened or endangered due to habitat destruction. Fragmentation: A Silent Killer. Deforestation not only destroys habitats but also fragments them.
The lives of many endangered species out there depend entirely on the natural environment, but not many of us seem to be fully aware of this fact, or rather just don’t care at all. ... If we don’t act today, the following 5 species of animals will soon become extinct because of deforestation. Orangutan.
5. What Animals Are Affected by Deforestation? Deforestation threatens species across various habitats, including mammals, birds, amphibians, and marine life: Mammals: A Battle for Existence. Multiple mammal species are on the brink of extinction due to depleted habitats, hunting grounds, and resources.
Many species are directly threatened by deforestation, particularly those with limited ranges or specialized habitat requirements. For instance, large mammals like orangutans, tigers, and elephants, which rely on extensive forest territories, face severe declines as their habitats are fragmented.
The massive destruction of forests and wild vegetation leads to the direct loss of wildlife habitat. This disrupts the animals’ access to critical resources such as food, water, and suitable breeding grounds. Deforestation also exposes animals to new threats like temperature changes and increased interaction with humans.
Deforestation for palm oil production has driven steep increases in greenhouse gas emissions from razed forests and peatlands, and also destroyed vast areas of critical habitat for endangered species.
