Extinct Animals

The Mysterious Starling, known scientifically as Aplonis mavornata, was a unique bird found only on the island of Mauke in the Cook Islands. This species … Read more

The Beyşehir bleak, known scientifically as Alburnus akili, was a unique freshwater fish native to Lake Beyşehir in Turkey. Unfortunately, this fascinating species is now … 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

The Bonin Grosbeak is a fascinating bird that once called the Bonin Islands home. This extinct finch, known scientifically as Carpodacus ferreorostris, provides a glimpse … Read more

The Hawaiian crow, known as ʻalalā, is a unique bird that once thrived in the lush forests of Hawaii. This critically endangered species is currently … Read more

Pachycormidae is a fascinating family of extinct fish that once roamed the ancient seas. These marine creatures are known from the Early Jurassic to the … 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

Vespucci’s Rodent, known scientifically as Noronhomys vespuccii, is an intriguing piece of history from the islands of Fernando de Noronha in Brazil. This extinct rodent … Read more

The Hispaniola monkey, known scientifically as Antillothrix bernensis, is a fascinating extinct primate that once roamed the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. It thrived in this … Read more

Stethacanthus is a fascinating prehistoric fish that lived between 390 and 320 million years ago. This unique creature is known for its anvil-shaped dorsal fin … Read more