Extinction
On one level, extinction is the norm.
The fossil record shows episodes of explosive speciation alternating with massive extinctions.
Recent history indicates extinction caused by human activities. I. Overhunting & poaching
Effects of human activities. II. Habitat destruction
Effects of human activities. III. Poisoning - accidental and deliberate
Effects of human activities. IV. Importation or invasion of exotic species - deliberate and accidental
In all, 20,897 species are extinct, imperiled, or vulnerable in the United States
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Solutions: I. Zoos as Noah’s Ark
Solutions: II. Restoration of habitat and/or establishment of preserves.
To do this right, large tracts of land are required.
Study of Island Biogeography
Solutions: III. Remove the financial incentive to hunt endangered animals.
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Other information: Problems of extinction & examples -- possible solutions