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How many species go extinct in an average day

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Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of plant, insect, bird and mammal become extinct every 24 hours.
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150-200 species

Step-by-step explanation:

Extinction refers to the disapearance of all the individuals of a species when the last one dies. This means that there are no more individuals that can reproduce so the species can grow its population. The scientists have determined that 150-200 species like plants and birds go extinct in an average day.

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