Extinct Animals Discovered Alive
As mentioned above this fish that was thought to have gone extinct 65 million years ago since the end of the Cretaceous period was found still alive.
Extinct animals discovered alive. Find out what kinds of amphibians and other animals have been discovered. 10 Believed Extinct Species Still Alive. Despite the vast diversity of life that currently exists many more species existed in that past that are now extinct.
At least until 1938 when one was miraculously discovered off the South African. Spread the love Elias Marat Scientists found 198 species of birds 40 of small mammals 56 amphibian and reptile species 30 of large mammals 94 butterfly species and so much. Earth is home to an amazing variety of species with the vast majority undiscovered and yet to be described by scientists.
From Tasmanian tigers to rare Mexican grizzlies we count fifteen animals that are thought to be extinct but may not be. Eastern quolls were thought to have gone extinct on the Australian mainland more than 50 years ago. Since then the all-star species was feared extinct until two specimens popped up on Ebay in 2018 one of which sold for over 9000.
Locals who spotted the dead animal on the side of the road stuffed it and kept it at home until recently when they handed it over to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Of all the extinct animals the javan tiger is probably the most likely to still be. The New Zealand storm petrel was believed to be extinct for over 100 years before a chance sighting in January 2003 followed by photographic evidence later that year.
The Terror Skink. These animals once believed to be extinct. Life Facts October 1 2015.
It is hosted by conservationist and television personality Forrest Galante who travels to different locations around the globe to learn about possibly extinct animals and whether or not there is a chance that they may still be. The crested gecko went AWOL for many decades and. Extinct animals found alive today.