Extinct Animal Encyclopedia
Extinct Mammals
- Queen of Sheba’s Gazelle
The Queen of Sheba’s gazelle, also known as Gazella bilkis, is an extinct species that once roamed the hills of … Read more - Crescent Nail-tail Wallaby
The Crescent Nail-tail Wallaby is a fascinating but sadly extinct marsupial that once roamed the woodlands and scrub of Australia. … Read more - Lesser Bilby
The Lesser Bilby was a unique marsupial that once roamed the deserts of Central Australia. This small, rabbit-like creature was … Read more
Extinct Birds
- Heath Hen
The Heath Hen was a unique bird that once thrived in coastal North America. This subspecies of the greater prairie … Read more - Auckland Island Merganser
The Auckland Island merganser was a unique bird that once inhabited the remote Auckland Islands of New Zealand. Sadly, this … Read more - Guam Flycatcher
The Guam flycatcher, also known as the Guam broadbill, was a small and colorful bird that was unique to the … Read more
Extinct Reptiles
- Cape Verde Giant Gecko
The Cape Verde Giant Gecko is one of the most remarkable reptiles found in Cape Verde. This gecko is unique … Read more - Caribbean Slider Turtle
The Caribbean slider turtle, also known as the Jamaican slider, is a fascinating freshwater turtle species found primarily in Jamaica … Read more - Antiguan Racer
The Antiguan racer is one of the rarest snakes in the world, found only on a few small islands in … Read more
Extinct Amphibians
- Vegas Valley Leopard Frog
The Vegas Valley leopard frog is a unique species that once thrived in the areas around Las Vegas, Nevada. It … Read more - Eungella Gastric-brooding Frog
The Eungella gastric-brooding frog, once found in the lush rainforests of Queensland, Australia, captured the fascination of scientists and nature … Read more - Sierra De Omoa Streamside Frog
The Sierra de Omoa Streamside Frog was a unique species known only from the Sierra de Omoa region in Honduras. … Read more
Extinct Fish
- Amistad Gambusia
The Amistad gambusia was a small fish that once thrived in a single spring in Texas. This unique species became … Read more - Haemulon Squamipinna
Haemulon squamipinna, also known as the yellow grunt, is a fascinating fish species native to the western Atlantic Ocean. This … Read more - New Zealand Grayling
The New Zealand grayling was a unique freshwater fish that once thrived in New Zealand’s rivers and streams. Sadly, it … Read more
Extinct Invertebrates
- Staghorn Coral
Staghorn coral is a vital species that plays a key role in the health of Caribbean reefs. Many researchers believe … Read more - St. Helena Giant Earwig
The St. Helena Giant Earwig was once the largest known earwig in the world, reaching lengths of up to 8 … Read more - Raiatean Tree Snail
The Raiatean tree snail is a unique species found only on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. This fascinating … Read more