- deforestation & habitat loss
- illegal trade, hunting & poaching
- pollution & land degradation
- climate change & global warming
- unscientific urban planning & encroachment
- introduction of Invasive Species
- loss of Keystone Species
- unregulated tourists activities
- Co extinction
- natural disasters (forests fire)
- man - animal conflict
- disease outbreaks
- introduction of GMO’s
- over exploitation of resources
- slash & burn agriculture
- ⬆️ growth of popn