The most recent developments in human history, such as the industrial revolution as well as the rapid growth of the human population, have arguably become the main causes in putting other forms of life on Earth in serious danger.
Explore the main causes of animal extinction and endangerment here.
Some animals had been driven to total extinction, such as the famous bird Dodo.
Others had somewhat better fortunes.
Below are the two stories that demonstrate just how much power we, the humans, have over the nature and how extremely carefully we should use it in our dealings with other species.