answersLogoWhite

0

Why are animals called extinct?

Updated: 8/21/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

Best Answer

Any species of animal that no longer has a living animal in the world is said to have become extinct.
The Dinosaurs, Dodo and the Passenger Pigeon are three animal species that are classed as being extinct.

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why are animals called extinct?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the study of extinct animals called?

Palaeontology


People who study ancient extinct animals are called what?

They are called Paleontologists.


What type of animal that not exist anymore called?

Animals that are extinct from the earth are animals that used to live on the earth but are all dead now. Endangered animals are almost extinct.


What is a species called that will soon be extinct?

endangered and threatened animals


Are there any extinct animals in the Sahara Desert?

Extinct means the animals no longer exist so there can be no extinct animals in the Sahara. If there were, they would not be extinct.


A species that once lived on earth but is no longer found alive is called?

Extinct is when an animal or plant doesn't exist any longer on earth.


What makes animals endangered?

When they go extinct or are about to go extinct, they are called endangered. This usually happens when there is a widespread famine, drought, etc.


What is meant by extinct.name some extinct animals?

Extinct means the animals no longer exist. There are many extinct animals, from dinosaurs to dodos.


Which animals are exitincted?

Millions of animals have been extinct even scientist don't know the number of animals have been extinct, or the names of animals have been extinct.


What called when Due to depletion of forests many species of animals and plants are getting extinct?

The statement says that many species of animals are plants are becoming extinct, due to depletion of forests, which serves as habitats and protection for the animals.


Are there extinct animals in the desert?

Nope, because extinct animals do not exist anymore.


Are there any extinct animals in the Sahara?

No, not if they are extinct.