Lindsey Becker

The Domed Mauritius Giant Tortoise is a fascinating species that once thrived on the island of Mauritius. This tortoise, known scientifically as Cylindraspis triserrata, is … Read more

Delcourt’s Giant Gecko, also known as Kawekaweau, is a fascinating extinct species that once roamed New Zealand. It is the largest gecko ever recorded, reaching … Read more

The Navassa curly-tailed lizard, a once-thriving species, now shares a fate with many other reptiles that have become extinct. This lizard, known scientifically as Leiocephalus … Read more

Contomastix charrua was a unique lizard that once thrived in Cabo Polonio, southern Uruguay. Sadly, it is believed to be regionally extinct, which highlights the … Read more

The Tonga Ground Skink, also known as Tachygyia microlepis, is an intriguing species that once roamed the beautiful islands of Tonga. This skink is an … Read more

The Martinique curly-tailed lizard, known scientifically as Leiocephalus herminieri, is a fascinating creature that once thrived in the Caribbean. This extinct species is significant not … Read more

Eastwood’s Long-tailed Seps was a unique species of lizard that once thrived in the high-altitude grasslands of South Africa. This lizard became extinct primarily due … Read more

The Réunion Giant Tortoise was a unique and fascinating species that once roamed the lush landscapes of Réunion Island. This tortoise was remarkable for its … Read more

Hoffstetter’s Worm Snake, also known as Madatyphlops cariei, is an intriguing part of Mauritius’s unique wildlife history. This extinct blind snake species captivated researchers because … Read more

Titanis was a fascinating prehistoric bird that roamed parts of Florida and Texas between 5 and 1.8 million years ago. Known as a “terror bird,” … Read more