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Q: What might be a reason an animal becomes extinct?
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What effect does an animal or plant have on the ecosystem if it becomes extinct?

If something else eats a plant or animal that becomes extinct, it might become endangered. But it would most likely just find something else to eat.


Is the dolphin an extinct animal?

No they might be endangered but not extinct


What might happen if a pygmy rabbit becomes extinct?

its going to be extinct


What is Jannette Mccurdys favorite animal?

polo bears and she REALLY HATES that they might be extinct


What will happen if anything happens when an animal or plant becomes extinct?

Advantage if animal dies: We can have more space to live on, and we don't need to share oxygen. Disadvantage if animal dies: The predators will have a less choice of prey for themselves. They might also be extinct soon. Advantage if plant dies: If it's poisonous, then less people will be ill. Disadvantage if plant dies: Because plants turn carbon dioxide to oxygen, we will have less oxygen to breathe on, might resulting into death of other animals.


What are some names of a animal that might extinct in the future that starts with the letter d?

dolphins, deer, dogs,


Why is a zebra called an extinct animal?

Well, it shouldn't be called an extinct animal, because it's not. The zebra population is alive and well, with no danger of extinction. There are plenty of zebras in the world. The only ones that some people might like to see go extinct are at football games.


Was the archaeopteryx a social or solitary animal?

They might have been solitary, but scientists don't know for sure, because they are extinct.


What are the effects of animal extinction?

The effects of animal extinction are felt by the environment for years. All plants and animals of a particular ecosystem work together to keep things leveled out. When an animal becomes extinct, it affect the food web and how the remaining plants and animals depend on each other.


Why might scientist say that an animal is becoming rare because of habitat destruction?

so the government can make it a law which would protect that animal from becoming completely extinct.


Can the speed of a change in the environment might affect whether or not a species becomes extinct?

If the species environment is not the way the species needs it to survive then the species will become extinct. for example, if doesn't have any trees, then it cant survive.


Why is entomology important?

Entomology is the branch of zoology that deals with insects. One reason it is important is that without insects then plants might be extinct.