What is Habitat Fragmentation?

Explainer Published : Oct 14, 2019 Updated : Sep 26, 2023
Development projects are cutting through habitats and threatening entire ecosystems
Development projects are cutting through habitats and threatening entire ecosystems


Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on habitat fragmentation.

  • Why is habitat fragmentation a problem?
  • What causes forest fragmentation?
  • What is the edge effect?
  • What species are affected by habitat fragmentation?
  • How is habitat fragmentation related to biodiversity loss?
  • Which is the severely fragmented forest of India?
  • What is the main cause of habitat fragmentation?
  • What is the largest contributor to habitat fragmentation?

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Nisarg Prakash

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

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Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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