As a result of pollution caused by humans, wildlife populations are confronted with a bewildering array of pollutants that we release into the environment either by intent or accident. This paper will describe several human-induced pollutants and their effects on wildlife. Pollution is one of the primary ways in which humans have caused drastic modifications of wildlife habitat. Historically we have regarded the air, water, and soil that surround us as waste receptacles and have given little consideration to the ecological consequences of our actions. As a result, wildlife populations are confronted with a bewildering array of pollutants that we release into the environment either by intent or accident.
