Lindsey Becker

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

The Navassa Rhinoceros Iguana, known scientifically as Cyclura cornuta onchiopsis, was a unique subspecies of rhinoceros iguana found only on Navassa Island in the Caribbean. … Read more

Viquez’s Tropical Ground Snake is a rare and intriguing species native to Costa Rica. This snake is critically endangered and may even be extinct, with … Read more

The Martinique giant ameiva was a unique lizard that once roamed the Caribbean island of Martinique. This fascinating species, known scientifically as Pholidoscelis major, is … Read more