The leading cause of biodiversity loss is habitat destruction, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture. As natural habitats are altered or destroyed, the plants and animals that depend on those ecosystems for survival are put at risk. Other important factors contributing to biodiversity loss include pollution, climate change, overexploitation of species, and the introduction of invasive species. Protecting and restoring habitats is essential to conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, as well as to ensure the health and sustainability of the planet’s ecosystems.