Why Billions of Passenger Pigeons Died in Under a Century

The video explores the extinction of passenger pigeons, once numbering in billions, due to human activities like deforestation and hunting. It discusses their lifestyle, defense mechanisms, and the scientific analysis of their genetic diversity. The extinction led to the first conservation laws, highlighting the importance of protecting endangered species.

What factors contributed to the decline of the passenger pigeon population in the 19th century?

Describe the social structure and behavior of passenger pigeons.

Explain the concept of predator satiation as it relates to passenger pigeons.

How did human activities impact the passenger pigeon population?

What was the significance of the last passenger pigeon named Martha?

Discuss the ecological models used to study the passenger pigeon's population dynamics.

What laws were inspired by the extinction of the passenger pigeon?