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Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (Alien species invasion, habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation and co-extinctions which according to you is the major cause for the loss of biodiversity? Give reasons in support.

Reasons for the loss of biodiversity:

The loss of habitat and fragmentation is a major cause of this problem because this results in depletion of natural resources leading to food shortages for wildlife. Tropical rain forests have dropped to 6% from 14% worldwide.