What is a common consequence of local extinction?

A common consequence of local extinction is the continuing presence of the species in other regions. When a species faces local extinction, it means that it is no longer found in that specific area, but it can still survive and thrive in other habitats where the environmental conditions are more favorable or where threats are absent. This situation can help contribute to the overall survival of the species, as populations may be maintained elsewhere.

The persistence of a species in other regions allows for the potential for re-colonization of the extinct area if conditions improve or if management efforts are made to restore the population. The other potential outcomes provided in the other choices do not accurately reflect what typically happens following local extinction. For instance, an increased population of the affected species or repopulation of the local area immediately after local extinction is not a common occurrence, as the species has already been depleted from that region. Continuous adaptation to new environments may occur but is not a direct consequence of local extinction; rather, it is often a broader evolutionary process that occurs over longer timescales.