Nowadays it is common to read articles in newspapers and magazines regarding biodiversity issues. Humans have knowingly and unknowingly destroyed biodiversity since their existence. Biodiversity is the measure of the variety of animal species that live in an area. Forests are usually areas with high biodiversity while deserts are the opposite. Humans have always destroyed biodiversity through deforestation or other means. The impoverishment of biodiversity is a natural phenomenon. But current levels of biodiversity depletion are many times higher than the natural rate. Recently levels of biodiversity loss have started to cause concern globally. Some of the main causes of biodiversity loss are habitat alteration, increased pollution levels and human population growth. One of the reasons for the loss of biodiversity is the alteration of habitats. A habitat is the natural environment in which a species of living organism lives. If a species' habitat is changed, the species will die or migrate to other places where it can find its natural habitat. There are many ways in which the habitat of plants and animals can be changed. One of these is land use change. Since the beginning of human life, humans have changed land use for agriculture. Large areas of forest have been cleared by humans to increase agricultural land and meet their growing needs. Many biodiversity-rich landscape features have been lost due to intensive agriculture (Young, Richards, Fischer, Halada, Kull, Kuzniar, Tartes, Uzunov & Watt, 2007). For example, traditional agriculture was replaced by private farms in Europe after World War I, causing a huge change in land use patterns. Another big problem... middle of the paper... current rate of human population growth, we may very well be heading for the sixth mass extinction crisis. Biodiversity loss is an environmental problem that is causing many problems. global concern. Some of the main causes of biodiversity loss are habitat alteration, increased pollution levels and human population growth. There are measures taken all over the world to prevent biodiversity loss. Many wildlife sanctuaries have been built around the world to preserve the lives of various endangered species. However, it is important to remember that every individual has a role in protecting wildlife and biodiversity. Every human being should play their part by following simple rules such as preventing others from hunting endangered species, preventing deforestation, encouraging reforestation and creating awareness among other human beings.