But deforestation is the leading cause of extinction in the Amazon Rainforest.
Nevertheless, the effect that this has had on the wildlife of the Amazon Rainforest is noticeable. Deforestation is not the only thing that causes animals to become endangered or extinct, climate change, illegal hunting, and contamination are also playing a role in destroying habitats and endangering animals. But deforestation is the leading cause of extinction in the Amazon Rainforest.