Since the origin of life on earth- there are five episodes of mass extinction of species- How is the -sixth extinction- presently in progress different from the previous episodes-

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The sixth extinction is taking place through accelerated rates of species extinction. The rate is estimated to be 100-1000 times faster than in the pre-humans times. This is due to human activities, habitat loss and fragmentation and alien species invasion.

Since the origin of life on earth, there are five episodes of mass extinction of species. How is the 'sixth extinction' presently in progress different from the previous episodes?

The sixth extinction is taking place through accelerated rates of species extinction. The rate is estimated to be 100-1000 times faster than in the pre-humans times. This is due to human activities, habitat loss and fragmentation and alien species invasion.

Since the origin of life on earth, there are five episodes of mass extinction of species.
How is the 'sixth extinction' presently in progress different from the previous episodes?