For centuries, demand for fur, feathers, and other animal products fueled hunting around the world. As a result, some species that had thrived for thousands of years were driven to extinction within just a few decades.
From the most common bird species in North America to large mammals in North Africa, and everything in between, humans have wiped out entire species from the face of the Earth.
In this gallery, we list some of the animals that have been hunted to extinction for their feathers and fur. Click on to get to know them.