Give one example of an extinct animal. Also discuss the possible reason behind their extinction.

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Dinosaurs used to live on the Earth millions of years ago. They got extinct from the face of the Earth. The most commonly believed theory is that an asteroid hit the Earth which caused their extinction.

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Give one example of an extinct animal. Also discuss the possible reason behind their extinction.

Dinosaurs used to live on the Earth millions of years ago. They got extinct from the face of the Earth. ​The most commonly believed theory is that an asteroid hit the Earth which caused their extinction.​

Dinosaurs used to live on the Earth millions of years ago. They got extinct from the face of the Earth. The most commonly believed theory is that an asteroid hit the Earth which caused their extinction.