Is a sixth mass extinction underway?
A) no, because the number of animals going extinct is the same as the background extinction rate
B) no, because animals are going extinct, but we cannot calculate the rate
C) yes, because animals are going extinct
D) yes, because the number of animals going extinct is eclipsing the background extinction rate

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The current rate at which species are going extinct far exceeds the natural background extinction rate, indicating that a sixth mass extinction is indeed underway. This is largely attributed to human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation of species.

Is a Sixth Mass Extinction Underway