7 animals that became extinct due to human appetite

Passenger Pigeon: Once one of the most numerous birds in North America, passenger pigeons were driven to extinction in the early 20th century due to massive hunting and habitat destruction.

Great Auk: A flightless seabird native to the North Atlantic, the great auk was hunted for its feathers, meat, and eggs, leading to its extinction in the mid-19th century.

Steller's Sea Cow: Discovered in 1741, this large marine mammal was overhunted for its meat and blubber, leading to its extinction within 27 years of its discovery.

Caribbean Monk Seal: This seal, found in the Caribbean Sea, was heavily hunted for its oil and meat, leading to its extinction in the 1950s.

Raphus cucullatus (Dodo): The dodo, native to Mauritius, was hunted to extinction by sailors and introduced animals in the late 17th century, largely due to its lack of fear of humans.

Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine): Hunted intensively by settlers and farmers due to its perceived threat to livestock, the last known thylacine died in captivity in 1936.

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: While habitat loss played a role, the primary threat to this woodpecker was hunting for its ivory-like bills and feathers, contributing to its decline and near-extinction.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports