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 …

Dec 31, 2025 · Christmas Island Shrew and Slender-Billed Curlew Among the 'Sobering' Number of Animals Declared Extinct in 2025 This year, at least six animal and insect species moved to …

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.

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

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 …

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

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 22, 2025 · One of the most recently declared globally extinct animals is the Slender-billed Curlew, scientifically known as Numenius tenuirostris. This wading bird was officially declared …

Dec 13, 2025 · When you think of extinct animals, you might go to a saber-toothed cat, or the infamous dodo. But there are, unfortunately, a lot more recent animals that have gone the way …