How many species have gone extinct in the last 500 years according to the IUCN Red List (2004)?

How many species have gone extinct in the last 500 years according to the IUCN Red List (2004)?
  1. 784
  2. 338
  3. 359
  4. 87

Solution

According to the IUCN Red List (2004), 784 species have gone extinct in the last 500 years, including 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates, and 87 plants.

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