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They can't. Once a species becomes extinct, it has reached the end of the line. It no longer exists, so therefore produces no more offspring. Thus, the theory that living species of today are descended from extinct species from long ago is untenable.
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What are ferrets descended from?
maybe they can be descended from the European polecat or the Steppe polecat. Maybe they could be related to a extinct species, no one knows for sure.
What could be an example of an extinct species?
dodo birds I believe are extinct. if i am mistaken then dinosoars
What happens if a species no longer reproduces?
Extinction. When a species fails to adapt, it dies out.
If dragons are extinct could they return to earth?
No, if an animal is extinct it means every one of that species members have died.
What are species that could become endangered in the near future?
endangered species is a species that is almost extinct
What characteristics does a species have that is more likely to go extinct?
It could be their habitat loss
How could animals be extinct?
Animals are extinct when there's no known animals part of the species still alive.Or, if you're asking how they become extinct, that can be because of many causes.
What are the threats caused by human activity to a sea lion?
This could kill all the sea lions present in the sea , In the end it will become extinct , Now the meaning of extinct is as follows : Species that are no longer present on earth is called extinct species .
Is the white tiger species in danger of being extinct?
yes I'm pretty sure that their in danger of becoming extinct :( but there are a few ways we could help them survive and not becoming extinct
Are penguins extinct?
No. All are not extinct but some species of penguins are going extinct; primarily due to global warming and habitat destruction. Go to your local zoo, they could have at least a pair of penguins. There are species of penguins that are extinct. In total there are 18 species in the penguin family, of which 11 are Globally Threatened according to BirdLife on behalf of the IUCN Red List.
How do you know a species is becoming extinct?
You know a species is becoming extinct when its population is decreasing rapidly. The decrease could be caused by human involvement, natural disasters, change of climate, hunting, etc., etc.
What is the difference between an extinct and endangered species?
Endangered does not mean extinct.Extinct means all specimens of that species are gone.Endangered means that the species is in danger of extinction.
