Nearly 20,000 species of plants and animals are at a high risk of extinction and if trends continue, Earth could see another mass extinction event within a few centuries. "Unlike past mass extinctions, caused by events like asteroid strikes, volcanic eruptions and natural climate shifts, the current crisis is almost entirely caused by us-- humans," explains the Center for Biological Diversity. read more
The following are lists of extinct animals:. By region. List of extinct animals of Africa. List of extinct animals of Réunion; List of extinct animals of Asia. List of extinct animals of India read more