Scientists Say Earth Entering Sixth Mass Extinction Period

According to a study published in the journal 'Science Advances', planet Earth is entering its sixth period of mass extinction.

According to a study published in the journal 'Science Advances', planet Earth is entering its sixth period of mass extinction. 
One of the authors noted, "If it is allowed to continue, life would take many millions of years to recover, and our species itself would likely disappear early on." 
The last mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago resulting in the loss of the dinosaurs and numerous other species