There Have Been Five Mass Extinctions in the Last 450

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Essay

There have been five mass extinctions in the last 450 million years. What are some of the possible cataclysmic events that lead to these mass extinctions?

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Definitions:

Mediation

involves a neutral third party assisting disputing parties in reaching a voluntary, negotiated resolution, without imposing a decision.

Reconciliation

The process of restoring friendly relations or resolving conflicts between parties.

Ape Populations

Groups of apes living in specific geographic regions, which may be studied to understand aspects of their behavior, genetics, and conservation status.

Physical Differences

Variations in the anatomical characteristics that exist among individuals, populations, or species.