What has become extinct because of humans?

Due to human activities such as overhunting, habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species, many animals and plant species have become extinct. Here are a few notable examples:

1. Dodo (Raphus cucullatus):

- Habitat: Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean.

- Extinction Date: Around 1662.

- Cause of Extinction: Overhunting by humans and the introduction of predators like cats, dogs, and pigs by European sailors.

2. Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis):

- Habitat: North Atlantic Ocean.

- Extinction Date: Around 1844.

- Cause of Extinction: Excessive hunting for feathers and eggs, as well as habitat destruction.

3. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus):

- Habitat: Tasmania, Australia.

- Extinction Date: 1936.

- Cause of Extinction: Hunting, persecution, and habitat destruction.

4. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius):

- Habitat: North America.

- Extinction Date: 1914.

- Cause of Extinction: Overhunting and deforestation.

5. Baiji (Lipotes vexillifer):

- Habitat: Yangtze River, China.

- Extinction Date: Around 2007 (functionally extinct).

- Cause of Extinction: Habitat loss due to dam construction, pollution, overfishing, and hunting.

6. Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes):

- Habitat: West and Central Africa.

- Extinction Date: 2011 (declared extinct subspecies).

- Cause of Extinction: Poaching for their horns and habitat destruction.

7. Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii):

- Habitat: Northeastern Brazil.

- Extinction Date: Around 2018 (likely extinct in the wild).

- Cause of Extinction: Habitat loss, hunting, and illegal pet trade.

8. Golden Toad (Bufo periglenes):

- Habitat: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica.

- Extinction Date: 1989.

- Cause of Extinction: Uncertain, but likely a combination of factors such as climate change, habitat loss, and a fungal disease.

9. Eastern Cougar (Puma concolor couguar):

- Habitat: Eastern United States and Canada.

- Extinction Date: Around 1920.

- Cause of Extinction: Hunting and habitat destruction.

10. Pyrenean Ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica):

- Habitat: Pyrenees mountains, France and Spain.

- Extinction Date: 2000.

- Cause of Extinction: Hunting and competition for resources with domestic livestock.