Resource: Extinct Animals in Africa

Description

What does the extinction of the Dodo have to do with the exploration of Australia? The answer may surprise you as the connection is closer than you might think! This resource extends the African Geography information of the Regions of Africa and Environments of Africa resources to examine environmental impact through examining the extinction of animals in Africa. The factors that led to the extinction of these animals are discussed and the role of people and the environment is examined. This resource considers the Dodo; the Atlas Bear; the Barbary Lion; the Cape Lion; the Quagga and the Bluebuck as case studies.