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extinction [ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn] N no pl

extinction

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Around 59 species of pigeons and doves are threatened with extinction today, about 19% of all species. en.wikipedia.org

Its extinction status is considered critical and the horses are registered by several authorities. en.wikipedia.org

Loss of habitat, disease, and over-hunting steadily reduced the herds through the 19th century to the point of near extinction. en.wikipedia.org

Today they are only maintained by the older generations and are on the verge of extinction. en.wikipedia.org

Going beyond his role of pastor, he applied himself to understanding the mentality of this people on the road to extinction. en.wikipedia.org

The migrating herds of buffalo were hunted to near extinction. en.wikipedia.org

An animal or plant species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. en.wikipedia.org

Some controversy surrounds the date of their extinction. en.wikipedia.org

The risk of extinction for this species is likely to be higher without proper fire management. en.wikipedia.org

Several species were hunted to extinction, most notably the moa and harpagornis. en.wikipedia.org

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