Hokkaido Wolf
The Hokkaido wolf, also known as Canis lupus hattai, was a unique subspecies of gray wolf that once roamed the northern regions of Japan. This … Read more
Extinct Animals
Discover the fascinating world of extinct animals with insights into their history, causes of extinction, and the legacies they left behind.
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
Pleistocene Cheetah
The Pleistocene era was home to various extraordinary animals, including a unique type of cheetah. Known as Miracinonyx, or the “American cheetah,” this extinct genus … 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
Tanna Ground Dove
The Tanna Ground Dove, known scientifically as Pampusana ferruginea, is an extinct species that once inhabited the beautiful island of Tanna in Vanuatu. This dove … 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
Mexican Grizzly Bear
The Mexican grizzly bear was a unique subspecies of the brown bear that roamed the mountains and grasslands of northern Mexico and the southwestern United … 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
Chatham Fernbird
The Chatham Islands fernbird was a unique bird species that once graced the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. This bird became extinct in the late … 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