The fossil record tells us
A) That extinction is a rare biological event
B) That more species are alive today than have ever lived in history
C) That birds are likely going extinct more slowly today than historically
D) That more than 99% of species that have ever lived are now extinct

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The fossil record shows that more than 99% of species that have ever lived are now extinct.

The Fossil Record Tells Us