+**Extinction** is the irreversible disappearance of a [species](/wiki/species) from Earth, marking the end of its evolutionary lineage. While a natural part of planetary change, current rates are often accelerated by human impact and factors like [climate change](/wiki/climate-change), leading to a profound loss of life's tapestry.
+## See also
+- [Biodiversity](/wiki/biodiversity)
+- [Mass Extinction](/wiki/mass-extinction)
+- [Conservation](/wiki/conservation)
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