Question

Which one of the following is the cause for man-wildlife conflicts?

(a) Reduction in the availability of natural food resources

(b) Increase in the forest area

(c) Adequate rainfall

(d) Curiosity of wildlife animals that leads for the invasion to outside the forest area

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This interesting question is from Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Threats and Conservation of Biodiversity topic in division Biodiversity of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Reduction in the availability of natural food resources

The best explanation: Human population expands into wild animal habitats is one of the reasons for displaced of natural wildlife territory of wildlife. Reduction in the availability of natural prey leads to wild animals seeking alternate sources.