1. Passenger Pigeon: Once numbering in billions, the passenger pigeon was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century primarily for its meat and feathers.
2. Great Auk: The great auk was a flightless bird that inhabited the North Atlantic Ocean. It was hunted for its meat, feathers, and down, leading to its extinction in the mid-19th century.
3. Steller's Sea Cow: This massive marine mammal was found in the North Pacific Ocean. It was hunted for its meat, fat, and fur, resulting in its extinction by the mid-18th century.
4. Tasmanian Tiger: Also known as the thylacine, the Tasmanian tiger was a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia. It was hunted for its fur and because it was perceived as a threat to livestock, leading to its extinction in the early 20th century.
5. California Grizzly Bear: One of the largest grizzly bear subspecies, the California grizzly bear once roamed the coastal regions of California. Unregulated hunting and habitat loss caused its extinction by the mid-20th century.
6. Black Rhinoceros: The black rhinoceros, native to Africa, has faced severe poaching for its horn, which is erroneously believed to have medicinal properties. As a result, several subspecies of black rhinoceros have become extinct, and the remaining populations are critically endangered.
These are just a few examples of the many animal species that have suffered extinction due to human demand for their fur, feathers, or other body parts. Conservation efforts and stricter regulations are crucial to prevent further loss of biodiversity.