General Article From five billion to zero: the passenger pigeon – and other beautiful animals driven to extinction

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By Oliver Smith, Digital Travel Editor

Here are ten iconic species no longer on Earth, largely thanks to humans.

1. Passenger pigeon

A nomadic bird that could reach speeds in excess of 60mph, the passenger pigeon was once across North America, fro...

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