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Recorded species extinctions since 1500

Recorded species extinctions since 1500, including species that are 'extinct in the wild'. Species that are 'extinct in the wild' may have individuals surviving in captivity or as a population outside their historic range.

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05 Jan 2026
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2025)

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