Life persists - extinction events
Paleontology knows of 5 mass extinctions that happened over the course of the Earth’s last 500 million years of history - and right now we might be at the brink of a 6th extiction event. This list contains books that cover historical and current extinction events and connect them to how humans treat the environment we live in and show how catastrophic the consequences of our actions might be. Open to recommendations!
created by Plankton
last updated July, 2026
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Here's an overview of the 5 mass extinctions I'm referencing and that are the basis for several of the books in this list!
this is the link tho the article where this graphic is mentioned
Where are my fellow Devonian fans at ?!! 🦈🥳
I adored studying the Earth's eras in university, I hope to sink my teeth into some of these books - thank you Plankton for such a comprehensive list!
PlanktonOP
Yayy you're welcome, happy you like it! I do feel the Devonian is somewhat less known so it's great that you're stepping up to spread the word🙂↕️✨️
My Geological heart thanks you from the very bed of its core formation ! I love you Plankton ! Well dinosaurs first you after 🥺😭🤧
PlanktonOP
Ahh the most lovely comment I could ever hope to receive! Thank u Elf! 🫶🏻 Natural history is just to cool to not make a niche list 🦠🦠
