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Deforestation is the mass clearing of trees in heavily wooded areas. It often happens when there is a need for space.
Ironically, this destroys the homes of native animal species. Also
mass chopping could make it hard for new trees to grow in time to meet requirements.

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Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazons was caused by the Brazilian soybean farmers.
From the late 1980's to the 2000's they cut down trees to make room for soybean farms, cattle pasteurization, and access to minerals.

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The strongest effect on the ecosystem caused by deforestation is the mass habitat loss of native Brazilian species.
Brazilian species like the Giant Otter, the South American Tapir, and the Red-Faced Uakari became endangered due to the years of constant habitat loss due to deforestation.

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Luckily, thanks to increased law enforcement, environmentalist pressure, and protected areas since 2004 deforestation has severally declined.

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Deforestation happens all over the world, and Brazil is the 2nd most affected country.