Up until roughly 8,000-10,000 years ago, many large land mammals roamed all over North America. To this day we are unsure as to exactly why these animals - sometimes called "Megafauna" - died out when they did. Species featured: AMERICAN LION (Panthera leo atrox) ANCIENT BISON (Bison antiquus) COLUMBIA MAMMOTH (Mammuthus columbi) DIRE WOLF (Canis Dirus) HAGERMAN HORSE (Equus simplicidens) JEFFERSON’S GROUND SLOTH (Megalonyx jeffersonii) MASTODON (Mammut americanum) SABER-TOOTH CAT (Smilodon californicus) SHORT-FACED BEAR (Arctodus simus) WESTERN CAMEL (Camelops sp) All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall, who has been working in the field for over 20 years for such noted organizations as National Geographic, Scholastic Books, Sunset Magazine and World Wildlife Fund. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94%

Here are 15 majestic species that succumbed to anthropogenic extinction in the past 10,000 years due to hunting or habitat destruction, with information on when and why each went extinct.

Names of Extinct Animals, Extinct Animals With Names and Pictures Names of Extinct Animals In the past period, more than one animal disappeared for various reasons. When we question why animals are extinct, we sometimes see factors such as human intervention or climate change. As time progressed, there have been many developments in science, one of which is biotechnology. It allows scientists to bring back some of these animals without destroying them. As animal-loving people, we have prepared this list for you. Scientific Names of Animals, Animals Names Vocabulary Farm Animals Names, Definition and Examples Domestic Animals Names, Definition and

"We as humans are connected to animals through our origins. If we don't value them, we might lose them, and lose part of ourselves in the process."

And whether it can, and should, be brought back to life a century after it disappeared. Originally published in Audubon Magazine. Reprinted in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2015, edited by Rebecca Skloot (Mariner Books, 2015). “Men still live who, in their youth, remember pigeons; trees still live who, in their youth, were shaken by […]

Here are 15 majestic species that succumbed to anthropogenic extinction in the past 10,000 years due to hunting or habitat destruction, with information on when and why each went extinct.

Modern technology does not only let us enjoy the things that are in the present, but also things from the past. The software available, like Photoshop, helps us take a glimpse at what things looked like. Even though they still remain digital, they're pretty close to reality.

Species extinction is a sad thing, especially when the creatures that go extinct are very beautiful. So here's a list of some of the most recent extinct animals, and some that are just plain gorgeous.

The Extinct Animals Collection The Extinct Animals wallcoverings are inspired by Moooi’s Museum of Extinct Animals. With the Museum of Extinct Animals, Moooi celebrates nature’s diversity, stimulating to stretch the limits of imagination. Highlighting that the most invaluable treasure from past and present expeditions

Here are 15 majestic species that succumbed to anthropogenic extinction in the past 10,000 years due to hunting or habitat destruction, with information on when and why each went extinct.

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