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  1. Extinction - Wikipedia

    Extinction is the termination of a species via the death of its last member. A taxon may become functionally extinct before the death of its last member if it loses the capacity to reproduce and …

  2. What Is Extinction? Definition, Causes, and Types

    Mar 8, 2026 · Learn what extinction really means in biology and psychology, what causes species to disappear, and how today’s extinction rates compare to historical mass extinctions.

  3. Extinction | Definition & Examples | Britannica

    May 16, 2026 · Extinction, in biology, is the dying out or extermination of a species. It occurs when species are diminished because of environmental forces (natural or human-made) or because of …

  4. Extinction (2018) - IMDb

    Extinction: Directed by Ben Young. With Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Amelia Crouch, Erica Tremblay. A father has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into reality when the planet is …

  5. 10 Mass Extinction Events (And What Caused Them)

    Jan 23, 2026 · The Holocene extinction, often called the Sixth Mass Extinction, is driven by human activity at a global scale. Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and …

  6. EXTINCTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    4 days ago · The meaning of EXTINCTION is the act of making extinct or causing to be extinguished. How to use extinction in a sentence.

  7. Extinction (2018 film) - Wikipedia

    Extinction is a 2018 American science fiction action film directed by Ben Young and written by Spenser Cohen and Brad Kane. The film is about a father who has a recurring dream/vision about the loss of …

  8. Extinction - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Extinction is the dying out of a species. Extinction plays an important role in the evolution of life because it opens up opportunities for new species to emerge.

  9. What Is Extinction? Causes, History, and Current Crisis

    Jul 19, 2025 · Explore the history of species loss on Earth, from the slow pace of natural extinction to the accelerated crisis driven by human activity in the modern era.

  10. What Causes Extinction and How It Changes Ecosystems

    Oct 1, 2025 · Extinction happens at varying rates, with two primary categories: background extinction and mass extinction. Background extinction refers to the normal, ongoing rate at which species …