Atlas Bear
The Atlas Bear was a unique subspecies of brown bear that roamed North Africa, particularly in the Atlas Mountains, until its extinction in the late … Read more
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Broad-faced Potoroo
The Broad-faced Potoroo was a unique marsupial native to southwestern Australia, now sadly extinct. This species vanished in the late 19th century due to habitat … Read more
Tecopa Pupfish
The Tecopa pupfish was a unique subspecies of the Amargosa pupfish that thrived in the hot springs of California’s Mojave Desert. Sadly, it became extinct … Read more
Japanese Sea Lion
The Japanese sea lion was once a fascinating marine mammal that swam in the waters around Japan. This species became extinct in the 1970s due … Read more
Labrador Duck
The Labrador Duck is a fascinating part of North American bird history. This extinct species was the first known endemic North American bird to disappear … Read more
Carolina Parakeet
The Carolina Parakeet was a vibrant and unique bird that once thrived in the eastern and central United States. This small green parrot is known … Read more
Baiji (Yangtze River Dolphin)
The Baiji, also known as the Yangtze River dolphin, was a unique species found only in China’s Yangtze River. This dolphin is now likely extinct, … Read more
Pinta Island Tortoise
The Pinta Island tortoise is a fascinating and unique creature that once roamed the Galápagos Islands. This tortoise species became famous due to Lonesome George, … Read more
Golden Toad
The Golden Toad was a vibrant amphibian native to the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica. This unique creature became extinct in 1989 due to … Read more
West African Black Rhinoceros
The West African Black Rhinoceros was a unique subspecies of black rhino that once roamed the grasslands and savannas of West Africa. Sadly, this magnificent … Read more