The over hunting of U.S. buffalo that nearly caused their extinction would be an example of the tragedy of the commons.

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The tragedy of the commons refers to a situation where a shared resource, such as land or water, is overused or depleted because individuals act in their own self-interest, rather than considering the common good. The over hunting of U.S. buffalo is an example of this, as hunters were motivated by profit and did not consider the impact of their actions on the buffalo population as a whole.

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