Apr 01, 2026
Declared functionally extinct in 2002, this freshwater dolphin vanished due to pollution, boat traffic, and habitat degradation.
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The first mammal believed to go extinct due to climate change, declared extinct in 2019 after rising sea levels destroyed its habitat.
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Declared extinct in 2022, this giant river fish disappeared due to overfishing and dam construction in China.
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This tiny bat was declared extinct in 2017 after rapid population decline caused by invasive species.
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The last known individual, “Lonesome George,” died in 2012, marking the extinction of this Galápagos species.
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A rare Hawaiian bird declared extinct in 2019, mainly due to habitat loss and disease.
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Declared extinct in the wild in 2019, this bright blue parrot once lived in Brazil. Habitat destruction and illegal trade led to its disappearance.
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Officially declared extinct in 2011, largely due to poaching for its horn.
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