Question

What is an example of humans over hunting an animal to extinction?

Answer 1

An example of humans over hunting an animal to extinction is the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius). Passenger pigeons were once the most numerous bird species in North America, with flocks containing millions, if not billions, of individuals. However, due to their abundance, people exploited the pigeons for their meat and feathers. Mass hunting, coupled with habitat loss, led to a rapid decline in their population. The last known wild passenger pigeon was shot in 1901, and the species was declared extinct in 1914.