Lessons From Those We've Lost: Exploring Over A Century Of Extinction by James Round

While we battle to save Black Rhinos and Mountain Gorillas, what can we learn from those that have already gone? What can the legacy of Schomburgk's Deer, the Paradise Parrot and Lonesome George teach us about the nature of extinction in the time of humans? Can we identify the destructive forces of the past century, and how do they compare to the challenges that lie ahead?

This data visualization looks to explore and answer these questions, offering a reflection on over a century of extinction.