Chelonoidis phantasticus, the sole known member of the enormous Galapagos tortoise species, was discovered 113 years apart. A lone male was discovered wandering about Fernandina Island in 1906, but that was the last scientists saw of the species until 2019 when researchers discovered a second lone ranger: a 50-year-old female dubbed Fernanda, who appeared to be queen of her own … [Read more...] about “Extinct” Giant Galapagos Tortoise Discovered Chilling Alone On Remote Volcanic Island
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An Ancient Species of Wild Dog Formerly Thought to Be Extinct Has Been Unearthed
Biologists all over are celebrating today over finding out that a species of dog thought to be long extinct actually is not. The reintroduction of the New Guinea highland wild dog to the island in the South Pacific has been confirmed. These are currently thought to be the most endangered canine species in the planet, and conservation efforts are underway. At this time, … [Read more...] about An Ancient Species of Wild Dog Formerly Thought to Be Extinct Has Been Unearthed
One Of The First Beavers In London In 400 Years Has Been Discovered Dead After Becoming Extinct
One of the two Eurasian beavers reintroduced into Britain after they became extinct 400 years ago has died. A male and female pair of beavers were released three months ago at a country park in Enfield, north London, as part of a plan to restore the species to the UK. Eurasian beavers were previously common in Europe and Asia, but they were driven to near extinction, with … [Read more...] about One Of The First Beavers In London In 400 Years Has Been Discovered Dead After Becoming Extinct