Extinct Species
Species with no known living individuals remaining, lost forever from the wild.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus rex
DinosaurTyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest land predators to ever exist, dominating the ecosystems of western North America at the very end of the Cretaceous period roughly 66-68 million years ago.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor mongoliensis
DinosaurVelociraptor was a small, fast, feathered predatory dinosaur that lived in the arid deserts of what is now Mongolia around 75-71 million years ago, far smaller than its famous Hollywood depiction.
Extinct Species FAQs
How many extinct species are listed here?
This page currently features 2 species, and more are added regularly as the dataset grows.
What is the most popular animal in this list?
Tyrannosaurus Rex is currently the most popular animal in Extinct Species.
Are any of these animals endangered?
None of the species currently listed are classified as threatened, though conservation status can change over time.
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Least Concern Species
Widespread and abundant species that are not currently at significant risk of extinction.
Near Threatened Species
Species that may become threatened in the near future without continued conservation attention.
Vulnerable Species
Species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild due to habitat loss, hunting, or other pressures.
Endangered Species
Species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Critically Endangered Species
Species facing an extremely high risk of extinction, often down to only a handful of populations left in the wild.