Statistics show that over the past 500 years, 844 species of fauna and around 1000 species of flora have become extinct. The fact of their existence was confirmed by cultural artifacts, accounts of naturalists, and travelers. But now they only remain in pictures and stories. These species are listed in the so-called Black Book - it lists all animals and plants that have disappeared from planet Earth since 1500. This is stated in a message on the website of the Ergaki Nature Park Directorate.
Konstantin Khilko, an employee of the directorate, recently held an educational talk with schoolchildren about the careful treatment of nature, using the example of the "Black Book of Extinct Animals."
"The main conclusion that the children made is that many of the animal species that ended up on this list disappeared from the face of the Earth due to human fault. After all, the Black Book is a reminder to all inhabitants of our planet, a kind of request to stop using natural resources solely for personal gain," the message emphasizes.
Among the extinct animals listed in the Black Book are the Steller's sea cow, the Caspian tiger, the Falkland Islands fox, the Mauritius dodo, the Tasmanian tiger, the baiji white-fin dolphin, the passenger pigeon, the aurochs, and others.
As noted by the Ergaki Park Directorate, the destruction of animals and plants can have serious consequences not only for ecosystems but also for humans, as we are all interconnected. The balance of natural resources and their users requires a careful and responsible approach.
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