Estimates of current rates of extinction indicate that rates may be greater than extinction rates seen in the fossil records.
<h3>What is extinction of species?</h3>
Extinction of species refers to the event in which species of organisms are entirely wiped from existence either by man-made causes, natural disasters or disease.
The recent industrial age and many technological advancements by man has resulted in rapid extinction of species .
Estimates of current rates of extinction indicate that rates may be greater than extinction rates seen in the fossil records.
