Abstract:
Between 1850 and 1973, twenty-eight birds, sixteen mammals, and twelve fishes have become extinct across the nation. North Carolina has also had its share of vanishing species, including the woods bison, buffalo, elk, passenger pigeon, Carolina parakeet, and ivory-billed woodpecker. Dossett discusses reasons for this and what steps, if any, have been taken to prevent extirpation of species.