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Extinct Animals

All the information you need to know about animals that have already become extinct.

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When did the bush viper become extinct?

The bush viper, specifically the species Atheris squamigera, is not extinct and continues to exist in the wild. However, certain related species or subspecies may face threats due to habitat loss and environmental changes. Conservation efforts are essential to protect their habitats and ensure their survival. For accurate information, always refer to the latest scientific research or conservation status updates.

What is the elevation of the British isles in Europe?

The British Isles have a varied elevation, with the highest peak being Ben Nevis in Scotland, which stands at 1,345 meters (4,413 feet) above sea level. Much of the landscape features rolling hills and low mountains, particularly in Scotland and Wales, while the eastern parts of England are generally flatter. Overall, the average elevation of the British Isles is relatively low compared to many other European regions.

What could have happened to the ecosystem the ginkgo biloba tree live in the tree had become extinct?

If the ginkgo biloba tree had become extinct, the ecosystem it inhabited would have faced various consequences. This tree is a living fossil and plays a unique role in its environment, providing habitat and food for specific species, including insects and birds that rely on its leaves and seeds. Additionally, the loss of ginkgo could disrupt local biodiversity, as its absence might affect the plants and animals that depend on it, potentially leading to cascading effects throughout the ecosystem. Overall, the extinction of ginkgo biloba could have diminished ecological stability and resilience in its habitat.

Is Autobot Hound a smoker in Age of Extinction?

Yes. Auto bot Hound is a smoker in the Age of Extinction.

How do you pronounce thylacine?

Thylacine, which is the correct name for the Tasmanian tiger, is pronounced as follows:

Soft "th" as in 'theme' not 'the', so "thy" to rhyme with "sky"

"la" is just "la"

"cine" is pronounced as "seen"

So the whole word is pronounced as thy / la /seen.

Why did the Large Rodents become extinct?

The large rodents became extinct due to evolution. This can happen to many different types of animals not just rodents.

What is the K-T extinction?

The k-t extinction marks the transition from the cretaceous to the tertiary period in which it is hypothesized that a meteorite struck the Earth and caused a mass extinction.

How is overspecialization a factor of extinction?

If a species becomes over specialized, it faces extinction. This is because it is perfect for one task, so if this task no longer exists then the species is unable to perform another. For example, if the species was perfect for eating grass and only grass, it is reliant on the grass for survival. If all the grass disappears the species would starve and become extinct.

How you can save animals?

All you need to do is stop killing them.They're like us. Love them like you love yourselves

Was the hyracotherium a predator or prey?

It was a prey animal. Hyracotherium (or Eohippus) was a herbivore, just as modern horses are today

Do mammoths loke being in zoos?

sorry, mammoths are extinct and they arent in zoos...er...

How is the introduction of dogs a reason for the extinction of the Thylacine?

The introduction of dogs is not a major reason for the extinction of the Thylacine. When a bounty was placed on the Thylacine for fear it might be a sheep-killer and a danger to other livestock, men would have taken their dogs with them to help hunt down the Thylacine. Without the aid of dogs, it is unlikely this elusive creature would have been found by the Europeans, who were (and are) clumsy hunters when it comes to Australian native wildlife.

When did the haast eagle become extinct?

Around 1400 AD. They died out because the land was cleared and their main prey, the moa was hunted to extinction also.