1. One way the result of worldwide laws was passed to protect animal habitats is by creating protected areas or reserves where human activities that harm habitats are restricted or prohibited.
2. An example of something that can be done to help keep endangered animals from becoming extinct is captive breeding programs, which aim to increase population numbers in controlled environments before reintroducing animals into the wild.
3. The statement that supports the idea that the author believes humans need to be protected is: “The practice of shooting animals as a sport isn’t totally wrong. It is a tradition in many cultures.”
4. Based on the article, extinction means the complete disappearance of a species from Earth, so that no living members remain.
5. One way that humans affect animal populations is by destroying their natural habitats through activities such as deforestation, urban development, and agriculture.
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