Since the establishment of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, ESA has been able to save 227 species. However, many other animals are extinct. Since …
Animals That Have Been Declared Extinct In The 21st Century
We are only 24 years into this century, but animals continue to disappear at a rapid pace. Various species of wildlife have ceased to exist, and much of this is due to human activity. Whether it is hunting or pollution, animals continue to struggle for survival.
An animal is considered extinct when there are no more living species. Any animal listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List is at risk of becoming …
• • There are only two Northern White Rhinos left on the planet, and both are female • • Since 1900, the Earth has overseen the extinction of almost 500 …
Millions of species currently exist on this Earth. Some are thriving, while others are barely hanging on. But given the extraordinary passage of time …
• As many as 30-50% of all species are heading toward extinction by mid-century. • Human activity is responsible for 99% of currently threatened species …