All species listed here as extinct (no known individuals remaining) are designated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Species which are extinct in the wild …

3 days ago · In 2025, the IUCN Red List officially declared several animal and plant species extinct, highlighting global biodiversity loss. Experts cite habitat destruction, invasive species, …

May 9, 2025 · Explore a list of 100 animals that have recently become extinct, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and invertebrates.

Aug 5, 2024 · From a Galapagos tortoise to one black rhino subspecies, these 11 species have been declared extinct or possibly extinct over the past half-century.

A database documenting the world's recently extinct, missing and rediscovered plants, animals, fungi and all other living things.

Nov 10, 2025 · The list of animals confirmed extinct in the recent past is long and spans all continents, illustrating the global reach of the current biodiversity crisis. These case studies …

Aug 16, 2025 · Explore the current wave of species disappearances, understanding the underlying factors driving these losses and their widespread implications for Earth’s…

Dec 1, 2025 · Discover the Recently Extinct Animals You Should Know About. This animals have possibly gone extinct in your lifetime.

Mar 19, 2025 · Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change. Despite conservation efforts, some animals …

This page features lists of species and organisms that have become extinct. The reasons for extinction range from natural occurrences, such as shifts in the Earth's ecosystem or natural …