Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. This has led to a decline in the elephant population. Which short-term change is this an example of?

Hunting elephants for their ivory removes individuals from the population faster than the population can replace them. This is non-sustainable harvesting. Habitat destruction means damage to the place elephants live, while eutrophication is excess nutrient enrichment in water.

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