more (at source): In addition are the known species that we’ve managed to directly or indirectly annihilate, like the Yangtze river dolphin (image above), declared functionally extinct two years ago, or the dusky seaside sparrow, which gave its last flutter in 1987.

Experts say that at least half of the world’s current species will be completely gone by the end of the century. Most biologists say that we are in the midst of an anthropogenic mass extinction. Numerous scientific studies confirm that this phenomenon is real and happening right now. Should anyone really care? Will it impact individuals on a personal level? Scientists say, “Yes!