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ERIC Number: EJ143581
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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Yesterday-Extinction, Today-Extermination, Tomorrow-What?
McKenna, Harold J.
Journal of Environmental Education, 7, 3, 28-33, 76
This paper looks in detail at the "natural" causes of extinction as compared to the "technological" causes of extermination (abrupt niche-emptying), using examples of species that are both extinct and exterminated. Ways are suggested that can put a halt to extermination. (BT)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environment, Environmental Influences, Evolution, Genetics, Population Trends, Technology, Values
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Identifiers: Endangered species