... have been overkill, habitat destruction, introduction of animals such as rats and goats, and diseases carried by these exotic animals. To this we may add a fifth horseman, air and water pollution, although some might consider it a form of habitat destruction." (8) Wilcove refers to this quote throughout the entire book as it is a recurring symbol of the culprits of wildlife loss. With ... on other dilemmas facing the region. Another example Wilcove uses is the situation regarding the Colorado River. Again, human intervention is the main cause. Fishery managers had introduced countless n...

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