Extinct Wildlife
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Gilbert’s Potoroo: The World’s Rarest Marsupial
Introduction Gilbert’s Potoroo (Potorous gilbertii) holds the unfortunate title of being one of the rarest mammals in the world. This small, elusive marsupial was once thought extinct until its miraculous…
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Orange-Bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster): Australia’s Vanishing Migratory Jewel
Orange-Bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster): Australia’s Vanishing Migratory Jewel 1. Introduction The Orange-Bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is one of the world’s rarest and most critically endangered bird species. With its striking…
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Top 10 Endangered Species to Watch in 2025 – Biolife.earth
Introduction With biodiversity sliding toward crisis, conservationists identify ten species teetering closest to extinction. This article highlights each, explaining the threats they face, current population estimates, and ongoing protection efforts.…
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The Bramble Cay Melomys: A Species on the Brink
Scientific Name: Melomys rubicola Common Name: Bramble Cay Melomys Date of extinction: 2016 1. Introduction The Bramble Cay melomys (Melomys rubicola) was a small rodent uniquely tied to a diminutive coral cay…
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Exploring the Enigmatic: Origin and Facts About the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner
Scientific name: Philydor novaesi Date of extinction: 2019 The Alagoas Foliage-gleaner (Philydor novaesi) is a bird species that captivates not only ornithologists but also conservationists due to its mysterious nature and critically…
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Unveiling the Mystery of the Cryptic Treehunter: Origin and Facts
Scientific name: Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti Date of extinction: 2019 The cryptic treehunter, a small brown bird, was only discovered in 2014 but may have gone extinct before the paper first describing it was even published.…
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The Golden Toad: A Tragic Tale of Extinction and Hope
Scientific name: Incilius periglenes Date of extinction: 2019 Many amphibians living in forests usually have impressions on their colorful but toxic skin. Yet, under the big threat of habitat loss and global…
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