Question

which of the following wildlife populations was known to significantly decline in number due to market hunting and loss of habitat?
stripped skunk
white tailed deer
grizzly bear
virginia opossum

Explanation:

Grizzly bears have faced significant population declines due to market - hunting for their fur, body parts, and loss of habitat from human activities like logging, mining, and urban expansion. Striped skunks, white - tailed deer, and Virginia opossums have relatively more adaptable populations and have not declined as severely due to these factors.

Answer:

Grizzly bear