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Over 900 animal species have gone extinct since the year 1500, and many more are threatened with extinction.
Extinction means that an entire animal species dies. For instance, the Dodo bird, a flightless bird that used to live on the island of Mauritius, went extinct in the 18th century because of overhunting by humans.
Please have a look at the graph below and discuss what you see with your teacher.
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Discussion
In your opinion, why are some types of animals more at risk of extinction than others?
What sorts of human activity have quickened the risk of extinctions in the past 500 years?
What are some of the consequences of animal species going extinct? What are some consequences for ecosystems and humans?
Can you think of any ways to slow the threat of extinction?