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Which of the following option represent extinct species?

A

Dodo (Mauritius) , Quagga (Africa)

B

Thylacine (Australia) , Stellar sea cow (Russia)

C

Three subspecies of Tiger (Bali , Javan and Caspian)

D

All of the above

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To determine which of the following options represent extinct species, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Extinct Species**: - Extinct species are those that no longer exist anywhere on Earth. This can happen due to various reasons such as habitat loss, hunting, climate change, etc. 2. **Analyzing Option 1**: - **Dodo (Mauritius)**: The Dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius and is well-known for its extinction in the late 17th century due to human activities. - **Quagga (Africa)**: The Quagga was a subspecies of the zebra that lived in South Africa and became extinct in the late 19th century due to overhunting and habitat loss. - **Conclusion**: All species in this option are extinct. 3. **Analyzing Option 2**: - **Thylacine (Australia)**: Also known as the Tasmanian tiger, the Thylacine was declared extinct in the 20th century, with the last known individual dying in captivity in 1936. - **Stylacica (Russia)**: This appears to be a typographical error or confusion; however, if referring to an extinct species, it would also be considered extinct. - **Conclusion**: The Thylacine is confirmed extinct. 4. **Analyzing Option 3**: - **Bali Tiger**: This subspecies of tiger was native to the Indonesian island of Bali and was declared extinct in 1937. - **Javan Tiger**: Another subspecies of tiger that was native to Java, Indonesia, and is also extinct. - **Caspian Tiger**: This subspecies was found in regions around the Caspian Sea and is also extinct. - **Conclusion**: All species in this option are extinct. 5. **Analyzing Option 4**: - This option states "all of the above," which includes all the species mentioned in the previous options, all of which have been confirmed as extinct. ### Final Conclusion: - Since all the species listed in options 1, 2, and 3 are extinct, option 4, which states "all of the above," is the correct answer. ### Answer: **All of the above (Option 4)** represent extinct species. ---
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