Question: Are there any species that you know of that are now
extinc? How might be would be different if they still existed on
Earth?
Nowadays, there are 500s recently extinct species due largely to direct
and indirect human interference. Some recently extinct are Splendid
Poison frog (2020), Boiji (2017), Pyrenean ibex (2000), Northern
White Rhinoceros (2018), Tecopa Pupfish (1981)…And some extinct
are long extinct such as Steller’s Sea cow (1768), Quagga (19th
century), Dodo (17th century), Tasmanian Tiger (20th century)…
Besides species that have become extinct due to humans, there are
species that have become extinct naturally like the dinosaurs, ground
sloth, megalodon, elephant birds… If the above species still exist, the
whole world would be topsy-turvy. The fact that wild animals are still
alive would upset the balance of the ecosystem, some species
wouldn't exist if they didn't go extinct. The world would be invaded
by big animals, humans would be like in a zoo, having to hide at
home. Humans could be eaten by dinosaurs or other dangerous
animals. But luckily those are just theories, the world is still normal.