[2026] PTE Academic Reading - Re-order paragraphs

As global populations shift toward urban centers, the expansion of cities has led to significant habitat fragmentation.

This process divides once-continuous natural landscapes into smaller, isolated patches of greenery.

Species within these fragmented areas often struggle to find sufficient resources or mates to maintain healthy populations.

Over time, this lack of connectivity can result in a dramatic decline in local biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

To mitigate these effects, urban planners are now implementing green corridors to reconnect these vital natural spaces.