Historical Extinct Animals: A Glimpse into the Past
The Auroch:The auroch, a massive wild cattle species, went extinct in the 17th century due to overhunting, habitat loss, and domestication.
The Colorful Carolina Parakeet:The vibrant Carolina parakeet, native to North America, became extinct in the early 20th century due to hunting and habitat destruction.
The Dodo:The flightless dodo bird of Mauritius symbolizes extinction, disappearing in the 17th century due to human activities like hunting and habitat destruction.
The Flightless Great Auk:The great auk, a large, flightless bird of the North Atlantic, went extinct in the mid-19th century due to human hunting for meat, feathers, and eggs.
The Irish Elk:The Irish elk, a giant deer from the Pleistocene epoch, became extinct around 10,000 years ago due to environmental changes and overhunting by early humans.
The Javan Tiger:The Javan tiger, a subspecies of tiger from Java, went extinct in the mid-20th century due to habitat loss, hunting, and human encroachment.
Haast's Eagles:Haast's eagle, the largest eagle in the world, became extinct around 600 years ago in New Zealand, likely due to the decline of its prey, the moa, and increased human competition.