Asked by Football news With Scott and Lucas on Jun 20, 2024
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Why were passenger pigeons hunted?
A) Their feathers were used to stuff pillows.
B) They were fed to cats.
C) People feared them.
D) They ate too many insects.
Hunted
The pursuit and capture or killing of wildlife or game for food, recreation, or trade.
- Identify the variables that lead to the risk of extinction and endangerment in species.
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Felicia DixonJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Passenger pigeons were hunted for their feathers which were utilized to stuff pillows. They were also hunted for their meat which was considered a delicacy.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the variables that lead to the risk of extinction and endangerment in species.