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Question
Could the extinction of Steller’s sea cow and passenger pigeon be saved by man? Give reasons to support your answer.
Solution
Yes; Humans have overexploited natural resources for their ‘greed’ rather than ‘need’ leading to extinction of these animals. Sustainable harvesting could have prevented extinction of these species.
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