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- Tasmanian Tiger. The Tasmanian tiger, also known as the thylacine, was a type of marsupial that once lived in Australia, Tasmania, and Papua New Guinea.
- Quagga. Quaggas were a subspecies of the Burchell’s zebra. The two species have many similarities, except for the striping pattern. The quagga once lived throughout the southern portion of Africa in grassland habitats.
- Baiji. The baiji, also called the Chinese river dolphin, once lived exclusively in the Yangtze River in China. It lived in the river for millions of years until the Yangtze River became a high-traffic area that created an uninhabitable environment for these river dolphins.
- Woolly Mammoth. One of the best-known ice age animals, the woolly mammoth, has long been extinct. There are a few theories as to why woolly mammoths went extinct, but they’re still largely debated.
A naked mole rat. That was photographer Joel Sartore’s first model in 2006 when he began making studio portraits of animals in captivity. The purpose: to capture for posterity species that someday...
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- Thylacine. The largest carnivorous marsupial in modern times (standing about 2 feet tall and 6 feet long, including the tail), the thylacine once lived in mainland Australia and New Guinea.
- Quagga. Only one quagga was ever photographed, a female at the London Zoo in 1870. In the wild, the quagga was found in great numbers in South Africa. However, the quagga was hunted to extinction for meat, hides, and to preserve feed for domesticated animals.
- Tarpan. The tarpan, or Eurasian wild horse, lived in the wild until sometime between 1875 and 1890, with the last wild one killed during an attempt to capture it.
- Seychelles Giant Tortoise. There's some controversy over whether the Seychelles giant tortoise is extinct altogether or extinct only in the wild. In the 19th century the Seychelles giant tortoise, much like similar tortoise species on other Indian Ocean islands, was hunted to extinction.
- Human Causes of Extinction
- Which Species Are Close to Extinction?
- Species on The Brink of Extinction
- How Many Whales Are Left?
- How Many Whale Sharks Are Left?
- How Many Elephants Are Left?
- How Many Tigers Are Left in The Wild?
- How Many Gorillas Exist in The Wild?
It's no mystery—humans pose the greatest threat to many of Earth's species. Habitat encroachment or destruction, an increase in the severity of weather events (hurricanes, flooding, fires, etc.), poaching (the black market—fur trade, ivory trade, medicine, delicacies, etc.), and our fossil fuel dependency (including use for agriculture) are some co...
In this article, we'll look at: 1. Whales 2. Whale Sharks 3. Elephants 4. Tigers 5. Gorillas 6. Rhinos 7. Dolphins 8. Sea Turtles 9. Leopards 10. Red Pandas 11. Pangolins 12. Orangutans
What Does It Mean When a Population Goes Extinct?
Extinction is the state or process of a species, large group, or family of animals being or becoming extinct, which means there are no more living members. To become extinct essentially means to disappear or cease to exist. It can happen to an entire species, meaning that all species are lost (including both those that are wild and in captivity). Sometimes, extinction might refer only to wild populations. Often, in efforts to conserve or save a species that no longer has any living wild ances...
Endangered Whale Species
1. Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus): endangered 2. Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus): endangered 3. North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis): endangered
Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest mammal in the world and reaches between 80–100 feet in length on average and weighs close to 200 tons! Currently, there are 10,000–25,000 blue whales.
Fin Whale
The fin whale comes in as the second largest mammal in the world. Fin whales (which reach 65–80 feet and 80 tons on average) can be distinguished from other whale species by their "razorback" appearance—a ridge behind their dorsal fin. According to the Pacific Marine Mammal Assessment, there are 15,000 recorded fin whales left. They are found in the waters of California and the Arctic.
Endangered Shark Species
1. Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) endangered
Whale Sharks
Found in tropical regions, they can reach 40 feet in length. Female whale sharks give birth to live young. They feed primarily on plankton. They are found in the Gulf of California, Coastal East Africa, and the Coral Triangle. Their behaviors and breeding grounds are fairly unknown. Their current numbers are unknown as well, as they are highly migratory, but it is estimated that there are about 128,000 to 200,000 mature whale sharksleft.
Endangered Elephant Species
1. Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) critically endangered 2. Asian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) endangered
Sumatran Elephant
Only 2,400–2,800 exist in the wild. Elephants play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by depositing seeds in their feces as they traverse. They are native to Borneo and Sumatra. These magnificent species can weigh up to 5 tons and reach 20 feet in length.
Asian Elephant
Elephants are a matriarchal species and extremely social. They are relevant in Hindu mythology as well. As herbivores, they spend their days foraging. They are often found close to water sources. They can weigh upwards of 11,000 pounds and be 21 feet tall. Fewer than 50,000 Asian elephantsexist in the wild. They are primarily hunted for their ivory.
Endangered Tiger Species
1. Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) endangered 2. Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)endangered 3. Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) critically endangered 4. South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) critically endangered 5. Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) critically endangered
Amur Tigers
Only 350 to 400 Amur tigers are left in the wild. They take to temperate forests in northeastern China and the Far East of Russia. This species can weigh up to 660 pounds and grow up to 10 feet. In the 1940s, their populations were nearly extinct due to hunting and poaching threats.
Bengal Tigers
The Bengal tiger is the most numerous of all tiger species. They are primarily found in India, but there are only 3,890 currently left in the wild. Their habitat, the Sundarbans, is currently disappearing due to rising sea levels.
Endangered Gorilla Species
1. Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) critically endangered 2. Eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) critically endangered 3. Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) endangered
- Passenger pigeon. Once one of the most populous birds in North America, passenger pigeons could fly as fast as 60 mph, according to the Audubon Society.
- Golden toad. Last spotted in the forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, in 1989, the disappearance of the golden toad has been attributed to global warming, Science magazine reports.
- Carolina parakeet. The vibrant feathers of the only species of parrot native to the eastern United States may have helped contribute to its demise. The Carolina Parakeet’s green, yellow, and red feathers were prized additions to women’s hats.
- Heath hen. Once common on the east coast of America, the heath hen could only be found on Martha’s Vineyard by the late nineteenth century. Wildfires, hunting, and habitat changes caused the heath hen’s remaining numbers to dwindle, the Vineyard Gazette reports.
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