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5 animals declared extinct in 10 years

Megalen Govender|Published

Pieris brassicae MHNT.CUT.2012.0357 Claix (Isère) gynandromorphe Pieris brassicae MHNT.CUT.2012.0357 Claix (Isère) gynandromorphe

It is World Wildlife day and, aside from a minute group of people with conservation at heart, humanity's contribution to the planet has been to expand our species at the expense of others. These are a five species that have become extinct since 2006.