It was hunted extensively by the fur trade in the 1500s and was thought to have gone extinct until the discovery of a population of 200 in the 1960s. It has since rebounded and is classified as Least Concern.
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It was thought to be extinct since the 1980s but was rediscovered by two separate biologists in 2018 and 2019. It is listed as Endangered.
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It was thought to be extinct until 1981, then a live specimen was found for the first time in 2019. It is considered Vulnerable.
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It was declared extinct in 1970 and rediscovered only a few years later. It is categorized as Endangered and it is unknown how many currently exist.
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It was declared extinct in the 1980s and was rediscovered in 2010. It is classified as Vulnerable.
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P.S. I absolutely didn't mean to have two long snakey things back to back.

It was not sighted since 1998 and thought extinct until a population was discovered in 2021. It is officially listed now as Data Deficient but was considered Critically Endangered until 2018.
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But in 2021, the first successful clone was introduced to the public, leading to more clone births in 2024 and litters produced naturally by the clones subsequently. They are currently listed as Endangered.
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Little is known about its population size so it is classified as Data Deficient, but within its native habitat of Vietnam it is considered Critically Endangered.
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These spottings are unreliable, however, and while this herbivorous reptile is considered critically endangered, it is widely believed to be currently extinct.
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Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 7: #BermudaPetrel
This nocturnal, pelagic seabird was thought to have gone extinct in the 1600s, and it wasn't rediscovered until 1951. It is the national bird of #Bermuda and is considered endangered.
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It is not as rare as originally thought and its conservation status is classified as least concern.
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Its conservation status is near threatened.
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Described as the rarest insect in the world, they are on the critically endangered list.
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While locals were familiar with the creature, Western scientists were unaware of its existence until 1971. It is considered endangered.
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It is the largest living member of the rail family. It is classified as endangered.
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Two species are known to exist currently. It is critically endangered.
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⚠️BREAKING NEWS⚠️
The official EJS Creations Pinktober 2026 prompt list has dropped!
This year's theme is "Back From The Dead": Animals of the #lazarustaxa
Lazarus taxa are animals once believed to be extinct, then rediscovered alive, anywhere from a few years to hundreds of years or more later!