What is the potential impact on migratory animals when large habitats are fragmented?

What is the potential impact on migratory animals when large habitats are fragmented?
  1. Increased populations
  2. No impact
  3. Decreased populations
  4. No change in migratory habits

Solution

When large habitats are broken up into small fragments, mammals and birds requiring large territories and certain animals with migratory habits are badly affected, leading to population declines.

Asked in: NCERT

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