The movement of humans to islands has led to rapid extinction of native island species either from hunting, habitat destruction, or introduced species.

Fundamental evolutionary principles applied to the bitty, fragmented man-made environment: geographical isolation makes for strange creatures and rapid extinction.

The hunting of these bird species for food led to their rapid extinction.

Settlers brought diseases such as syphilis and measles, causing a rapid and nearly complete extinction of the Yaghan people.

New evidence now suggests that it may have been the most rapid extinction ever brought about by primitive people.

In some locations, the combination of climate change and human predation may have allowed a simultaneous and rapid extinction.

The researchers indicated in conjunction with commercial hunting of these apes, the virus creates "a recipe for rapid ecological extinction."

The species has very high genetic diversity for a rare plant, a condition that makes it less likely to experience rapid extinction.

"The rapid extinction of this cherished art form is of deep concern to me," Ms. Horne said.

They continue, "Nor has anyone cited new evidence that would demonstrate rapid extinction."