We are in the midst of a sixth extinction solely due to human activities. There have been way too many organisms that have gone extinct because of humans.
"Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of plant, insect, bird and mammal become extinct every 24 hours. This is nearly 1,000 times the 'natural' or 'background' rate and, say many biologists, is greater than anything the world has experienced since the vanishing of the dinosaurs nearly 65m years ago. around 15% of mammal species and 11% of bird species are classified as threatened with extinction."
The animals did not deserve this.
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The quote can be found in the guardian article here
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