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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following is not the example of recent extinction

A
Steller’s sea cow
B
Dodo
C
Quagga
D
Pigeon

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The correct answer is:
D

The common pigeon (specifically the Rock Pigeon, Columba livia) is an extant species, meaning it is still alive and widely found globally today. In the context of biological conservation and the IUCN Red List, it is not an example of a recently extinct species.

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