Several species have gone extinct over the course of the 20th century, largely due to habitat loss, pollution, over-exploitation, and other human-induced factors. Some notable examples include: 1. **Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius):** Once one of the most numerous bird species in North America, the last known individual died in captivity in 1914. 2. **Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus):** Also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, the last known thylacine died in captivity in 1936. 3. **Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis):** Native to the southeastern United States, the last confirmed sighting was in 1918, and…
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