21.   While habitat loss is behind the decline of many species, the new findings suggest poaching may be as big a threat.

22.   Years of habitat loss, illegal hunting and damage from DDT had taken a toll on the birds.

23.   Growing human populations, habitat loss and poachers have put the two elephant species on the endangered list.

24.   Habitat loss, due to everything from urban sprawl to logging and farming, is the major reason for loss of species.

25.   McLennan said the North Island brown kiwi was threatened by a growing number of predators and habitat loss.

26.   Mirande said the large bird has fallen prey to habitat loss and hunting, especially in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

27.   Other threats include habitat loss due to deforestation, conflict with humans and diminishing populations causing inbreeding and genetic deterioration.

28.   They may eat some native vegetation but not enough to cause habitat loss, he found.