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## Extinct Species The species of plants and animals that are not found now but once lived on the earth are called extinct species. The dodo bird (Fig 5.3) became extinct mainly due to its hunting for food. ### Extinct in the Wild When a species no longer exists in its natural habitat and is kn...

## Extinct Species The species of plants and animals that are not found now but once lived on the earth are called extinct species. The dodo bird (Fig 5.3) became extinct mainly due to its hunting for food. ### Extinct in the Wild When a species no longer exists in its natural habitat and is known only to survive in captivity (like zoo), it is said to be extinct in the wild. For example, the pink-headed duck and the cheetah have become extinct in our country.