Question

Exotic pets, such as lizards and tarantulas, have increased in popularity. These animals are caught in the wild and sold as pets. What are two possible effects this action can have on biodiversity?
It will lead to greater biodiversity in these animals’ native environments.
Populations of these animals could decrease in the wild.
It could increase competition among predators of these organisms.
It increases the chances that wild organisms will find an unrelated mate.

Answer 1

any ideas? keep in mind, if these animals are being taken away from their habitats what happens to
1. the populations of these animals
2. their predators?