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Story of Food chain and Predators
Top extinct species and predators, known for their fascinating characteristics, immense size, or powerful predatory abilities.
Top Extinct Species
1. Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)
The dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius. It became extinct in the late 17th century due to hunting and introduced animals.
2. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine)
The thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, went extinct in the early 20th century. Habitat loss and hunting contributed to its extinction.
3. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
Once one of the most abundant birds in North America, the passenger pigeon went extinct in the early 20th century due to overhunting and habitat destruction.
4. Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)
This giant shark lived around 3.6 million years ago and is estimated to have been up to 60 feet long. It became extinct due to climate change and competition for food.
5. Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
These large, hairy elephants roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age and went extinct around 4,000 years ago due to climate change and hunting by humans.
6. Irish Elk (Megaloceros giganteus)
Known for its enormous antlers, the Irish elk was one of the largest deer species and went extinct around 7,700 years ago, likely due to climate change and hunting.
Top Predators (Extinct)
1. Tyrannosaurus Rex
One of the most famous dinosaurs, the T. rex was a massive predator that lived about 68-66 million years ago. It was one of the most powerful terrestrial predators.
2. Spinosaurus
Known for its large sail-like structure on its back, Spinosaurus was a formidable predator that lived about 112 to 93 million years ago and may have hunted both on land and in water.
3. Smilodon (Saber-toothed Cat)
Smilodon had large, sharp canines and was a top predator during the Ice Age,...
Top Extinct Species
1. Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)
The dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius. It became extinct in the late 17th century due to hunting and introduced animals.
2. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine)
The thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, went extinct in the early 20th century. Habitat loss and hunting contributed to its extinction.
3. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
Once one of the most abundant birds in North America, the passenger pigeon went extinct in the early 20th century due to overhunting and habitat destruction.
4. Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)
This giant shark lived around 3.6 million years ago and is estimated to have been up to 60 feet long. It became extinct due to climate change and competition for food.
5. Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
These large, hairy elephants roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age and went extinct around 4,000 years ago due to climate change and hunting by humans.
6. Irish Elk (Megaloceros giganteus)
Known for its enormous antlers, the Irish elk was one of the largest deer species and went extinct around 7,700 years ago, likely due to climate change and hunting.
Top Predators (Extinct)
1. Tyrannosaurus Rex
One of the most famous dinosaurs, the T. rex was a massive predator that lived about 68-66 million years ago. It was one of the most powerful terrestrial predators.
2. Spinosaurus
Known for its large sail-like structure on its back, Spinosaurus was a formidable predator that lived about 112 to 93 million years ago and may have hunted both on land and in water.
3. Smilodon (Saber-toothed Cat)
Smilodon had large, sharp canines and was a top predator during the Ice Age,...
