The Bramble Cay melomys, also called the mosaic-tailed rat, is likely the first mammal to go extinct because of human-induced climate change. ➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Read more in "First Mammal Species Goes Extinct Due to Climate Change" from National Geographic News: news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/06/first-mammal-extinct-climate-change-bramble-cay-melomys/ First Mammal Extinction by Climate Change | National Geographic youtu.be/j5-Q3eu4myk National Geographic www.youtube.com/natgeo