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Habitat Loss and Fragmentation in Ontario

Learn about the impacts of habitat loss and fragmentation, including the effects of roads, highways, farmland, and urban sprawl on biodiversity. Discover how over 80% of Ontario's original forests have disappeared, leading to species loss. See how areas converted for human use affect natural habitats. Take a quiz to test your knowledge and explore the consequences of habitat fragmentation on wildlife such as the bear. Engage in an activity to understand the challenges animals face due to habitat division.

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Habitat Loss and Fragmentation in Ontario

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  1. Habitat Loss & Fragmentation

  2. Habitat Loss • Roads & Highways • Farmland • Urban sprawl • Over 80% of Ontario’s original forests are gone • Leads to loss of species and loss of biodiversity

  3. Orange denotes areas converted from natural to human use

  4. Green denotes protected natural areas

  5. Quiz time! OR Which is better?

  6. Which is better? OR OR

  7. Which is better? OR OR

  8. Habitat Fragmentation • Ever seen roadkill? • Animal habitats are divided up by human expansion • Reduces sustainability • Increases effect of negative human impacts

  9. Where did the bear go?

  10. Habitat Fragmentation • Animals with large home ranges, like bear, may not have enough area to survive

  11. Activity • You’re all now grizzly bears • Let’s meet on the front lawn

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