The post The Gentle Giant That Science Discovered and Destroyed in Three Decades appeared first on A-Z Animals.It took just 27 years for us to discover, formally describe, and drive a sea cow species to extinction. The Steller’s sea cow has the dubious honor of being the first marine species to be driven to extinction by humans. They have not lived on Earth since 1768, but here we share what is known about these unique creatures. Getting to Know…
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