Top 100 extinct species and their stories
Uncovering the Lost Tales of Nature\'s Most Fascinating Creatures
This book is a comprehensive guide to the top 100 extinct species and their stories. It covers a wide range of species, from dinosaurs to mammals, and provides a detailed look at the history and extinction of each species. It also includes information on the current conservation efforts to protect endangered species and the


Guam Flying Fox: This species of bat from Guam was declared extinct in 2005, likely due to hunting and habitat loss.
Rank: 16Uncovering the Mystery of Guam\'s Lost Flying Fox: A Tale of Extinction and Hope
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Hawaiian Crow: This bird species from Hawaii went extinct in the wild in the late 20th century due to habitat loss and disease, though a captive breeding program is attempting to reintroduce it.
Rank: 29Bringing Back the Hawaiian Crow: A Captive Breeding Program to Restore a Lost Species
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New Zealand Quail: This bird species went extinct in the late 19th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
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Rodrigues Solitaire: A flightless bird related to the Dodo, it was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.
Rank: 23Uncover the Lost Legacy of Rodrigues Solitaire: A Tale of Extinction and Hope
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Oahu Oo: This bird species from Hawaii went extinct in the late 19th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
Rank: 31 View

Quagga: A subspecies of plains zebra, the Quagga was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century.
Rank: 6Bringing the Quagga Back to Life: Preserving a Lost Species
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Pyrenean Ibex: This subspecies of the Spanish Ibex went extinct in 2000, but was briefly "resurrected" in 2003 through cloning.
Rank: 9Bringing Extinction Back to Life: The Story of the Pyrenean Ibex
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Caspian Tiger: This tiger subspecies native to the Middle East and Central Asia was hunted to extinction in the 20th century.
Rank: 13Bringing Back the Roar: Reviving the Caspian Tiger, Lost to History
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Passenger Pigeon: Once the most abundant bird in North America, the Passenger Pigeon was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century.
Rank: 2Remembering a Species Lost: The Tragic Tale of the Passenger Pigeon
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Eastern Cougar: This subspecies of cougar was declared extinct in 2018, though it had not been seen since the 1930s.
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Black Mamo: This bird species from Hawaii went extinct in the late 19th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
Rank: 32 View

Liverpool Pigeon: This pigeon species from Tahiti went extinct in the 19th century due to habitat loss and hunting.
Rank: 25Bringing Back the Liverpool Pigeon: Preserving a Species Lost to History.
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Great Auk: This flightless bird from the North Atlantic was hunted to extinction in the mid-19th century for its feathers.
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Dodo: The Dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius
Rank: 1Fly with Dodo: Rediscover the Flightless Bird of Mauritius!
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Sea Mink: This North American mink was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century for its fur.
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Aldabra Brush Warbler: This bird species from the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean went extinct in the 20th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
Rank: 27The Aldabra Brush Warbler: A Lost Species of the Indian Ocean, Gone Too Soon.
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Golden Toad: This brightly colored toad from Costa Rica was last seen in 1989 and is believed to have gone extinct due to climate change.
Rank: 15The Golden Toad: A Bright Symbol of the Devastating Effects of Climate Change.
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Ivory-billed Woodpecker: Once one of the largest woodpeckers in the world, it was declared extinct in the 20th century due to habitat loss.
Rank: 22Rediscovering a Lost Icon: The Story of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
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Carolina Parakeet: Once the only parrot species native to the eastern United States, it was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century.
Rank: 21Remembering the Carolina Parakeet: A Lost Species of the Eastern United States
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Guam Reed Warbler: This bird species from Guam went extinct in the late 20th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
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Javan Tiger: This subspecies of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Java was declared extinct in the 1980s due to habitat loss and hunting.
Rank: 12Saving the Javan Tiger: A Lasting Legacy for the Indonesian Island of Java
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Baiji: This freshwater dolphin from China's Yangtze River was declared functionally extinct in 2006 due to pollution and overfishing.
Rank: 8Help Save the Baiji: Protecting China\'s Yangtze River and its Endangered Species
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Tasmanian Tiger: The Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, was a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, Australia, and New Guinea
Rank: 3Uncover the Mystery of the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger!
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Mariana Mallard: This duck species from the Mariana Islands went extinct in the late 20th century due to habitat loss.
Rank: 24Remembering Mariana Mallard: A Species Lost to Habitat Destruction
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Pinta Island Tortoise: The last known individual, named Lonesome George, died in 2012.
Rank: 11Honoring the Legacy of Lonesome George: The Last Pinta Island Tortoise
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West African Black Rhinoceros: This subspecies of black rhino was declared extinct in 2011 due to poaching.
Rank: 10Saving the West African Black Rhinoceros: A Race Against Extinction.
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Japanese Sea Lion: This sea lion native to the Sea of Japan was hunted to extinction in the 20th century for its fur and oil.
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Caribbean Monk Seal: The only seal native to the Caribbean, it was hunted to extinction in the 20th century.
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Steller's Sea Cow: This large marine mammal was hunted to extinction within 27 years of its discovery in 1741.
Rank: 4Witness the Tragic Fate of Steller\'s Sea Cow: Extinct in a Blink of an Eye
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Atlas Bear: The only bear native to Africa, it was hunted to extinction in the 19th century.
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Falkland Islands Wolf: This was the only native land mammal of the Falkland Islands and was hunted to extinction in the 19th century.
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Kauai Oo: This bird species from Hawaii went extinct in the late 20th century due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
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