By Afiur
April 04, 2026
Declared functionally extinct in 2002, this freshwater dolphin vanished due to pollution, boat traffic, and habitat degradation.
Declared extinct in 2022, this giant river fish disappeared due to overfishing and dam construction in China.
The first mammal believed to go extinct due to climate change, declared extinct in 2019 after rising sea levels destroyed its habitat.
This tiny bat was declared extinct in 2017 after rapid population decline caused by invasive species.
The last known individual, “Lonesome George,” died in 2012, marking the extinction of this Galápagos species.
A rare Hawaiian bird declared extinct in 2019, mainly due to habitat loss and disease.
Declared extinct in the wild in 2019, this bright blue parrot once lived in Brazil. Habitat destruction and illegal trade led to its disappearance.
Officially declared extinct in 2011, largely due to poaching for its horn.