* Habitat loss: The dodo bird was endemic to the island of Mauritius, which was formerly covered in dense forests. However, as humans began to settle on the island, they cleared large areas of forest for agriculture and other purposes, which destroyed the dodo bird's natural habitat.
* Hunting: Dodos were also hunted by humans for food and sport. They were easy prey, as they were flightless and had no natural predators.
* Introduced species: Humans also introduced a number of predators to Mauritius, such as cats, dogs, and pigs. These animals preyed on the dodo bird and its eggs, further contributing to its decline.
Tasmanian wolves
* Hunting: The Tasmanian wolf was hunted to extinction by European settlers. They were seen as a threat to livestock, and bounties were offered for their scalps.
* Habitat loss: As European settlers moved into Tasmania, they cleared large areas of forest for agriculture and other purposes, which destroyed the Tasmanian wolf's natural habitat.
* Disease: Tasmanian wolves were also susceptible to diseases that were introduced by European settlers, such as canine distemper.
Both the dodo bird and the Tasmanian wolf are examples of species that were driven to extinction by human activities. These extinctions are a reminder of the importance of protecting our natural heritage and ensuring that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past.