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Habitat corridors are also known as wildlife corridors and green corridors. These are the areas of habitat that connect the wildlife population separated due human activities. The habitat corridors allow the exchange of individuals between the wildlife populations and prevent the negative effects of reduced genetic diversity and inbreeding.
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