5 Fascinating Extinct Animals
Woolly Mammoth: The woolly mammoth was a large prehistoric elephant that lived during the Ice Age. It is known for its thick fur and long tusks. The species went extinct approximately 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and human hunting.
Woolly Mammoth: The woolly mammoth was a large prehistoric elephant that lived during the Ice Age. It is known for its thick fur and long tusks. The species went extinct approximately 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and human hunting.
Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine): The thylacine was a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, Australia, and New Guinea. It became extinct in the 20th century, primarily due to excessive hunting, habitat loss, and disease.
Saber-Toothed Tiger: Also known as Smilodon, the saber-toothed tiger was a large predator known for its long, curved canine teeth. It lived in the Americas during the Pleistocene epoch and went extinct about 10,000 years ago, possibly due to changes in climate and prey populations.
Passenger Pigeon: Once one of the most abundant birds in North America, the passenger pigeon was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. The last known individual died in captivity in 1914.
Dodo Bird: The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in the late 17th century due to overhunting and the introduction of invasive species by European sailors.
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