Explainer

What is Habitat Fragmentation?

Development projects are cutting through habitats and threatening entire ecosystems
Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 26, 2023
Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 26, 2023
5 min read
Development projects are cutting through habitats and threatening entire ecosystems
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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?

About the Authors

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

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.