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Human-wildlife conflict

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Negative interactions between humans and wildlife, such as vehicle collisions, predation on livestock, or habitat destruction, that threaten species survival.

AP course connection

Topic 9.10: 9.10 Human Impacts on Biodiversity

Unit 9