4. Certain animal species such as the dodo ,great auk have become extinct.
Find out:
a) Where they were found
b) Their habitat
c) Their food habits
d) How were they useful to human beings
e) How did they become extinct
Answers
Explanation:
1]DODO
A]Although the dodo bird became extinct in 1681, its story is not over. We are just beginning to understand the effects of its extinction on the ecosystem. Recently a scientist noticed that a certain species of tree was becoming quite rare on Mauritius.
B]The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
C] Dodos Had an Unusual Diet Involving Stones
Dodo birds' diet included seeds, nuts, bulbs, roots, and fallen fruit. In addition, they would also feed on palm fruit, shell fish and crabs. This is a very similar diet to the modern crowned pigeon
D]When the dodo bird was first discovered it was considered to be a valuable food source for passing ships. It was easy to catch and tasty. Now that the dodo is extinct it is useful as a valuable lesson on how harmful mankind can be to the environment and the importance of not taking more than nature can sustain.
E]It's commonly believed that the dodo went extinct because Dutch sailors ate the beast to extinction after finding that the bird was incredibly easy to catch due to the fact it had no fear of humans