Lindsey Becker

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

The Floreana giant tortoise holds a special place in the history of the Galápagos Islands. Once declared extinct in the 1800s, this remarkable species is … Read more

The Giant Fossa, an extinct carnivore from Madagascar, captures the imagination of many nature lovers. This fascinating creature, known as Cryptoprocta spelea, lived until around … Read more

The Imposter Hutia is a fascinating extinct rodent that once roamed the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which includes Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This unique … Read more

Brontornis is a fascinating extinct bird that roamed Argentina during the Early to Middle Miocene. This giant bird is often debated in scientific circles regarding … Read more