Gone Forever: A Deep Dive into the Extinct wildlife of Our Planet
1. Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes): The Western Black Rhinoceros, native to Africa, was declared extinct in 2011. Poaching for their horns, along with habitat loss, led to a dramatic decline in their population, resulting in the ultimate loss of this rhinoceros subspecies. 2. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius): The Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, experienced rapid extinction in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and intense hunting. Massive flocks that once darkened the skies became a rarity, ultimately leading to the species' disappearance. 3. Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus): The Thylacine, a marsupial predator native to Australia and Tasmania, faced extinction in the 20th century due to habitat destruction, hunting, and competition with introduced species. The last known individual died in captivity in 1936. 4. Baiji River Dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer): The Baiji River Dolphin, endemic to the Yangtze Rive...
