What happens when plants and animals lose their natural habitats?

When plants and animals lose their natural habitats, they may struggle to find food, water, shelter, and suitable conditions needed for survival. Habitat loss can reduce their population and may even lead to the disappearance of some species from an area.

Natural habitats can be damaged by activities such as deforestation, pollution, and land-use changes. When a habitat is disturbed, the organisms living there may be forced to move to new areas or may not survive if they cannot adapt quickly.

Loss of natural habitats also affects interactions among organisms and can disturb the balance of ecosystems.