"During 2025, multiple animals were declared extinct, adding to the already humongous list of creatures no longer with us, all due to human interaction."--Logan Bergmark 8th grade
During 2025, multiple animals were declared extinct, adding to the already humongous list of creatures no longer with us, all due to human interaction. 6 animals and 2 plants have left this world
Slender Billed Curlew
This was a subspecies of curlew known to Eurasia that went extinct due to the loss of nesting areas, along with their slow reproductive rates. They were declared extinct in October 2025, since the last verified sighting was in February 1995, over 30 years ago.
Slender Billed Curlew
This was a subspecies of curlew known to Eurasia that went extinct due to the loss of nesting areas, along with their slow reproductive rates. They were declared extinct in October 2025, since the last verified sighting was in February 1995, over 30 years ago.
Christmas Island Shrew
This species was known to Christmas Island, and a combination of factors have led to its extinction. It has only had four official sightings in the last 120 years, being last seen in 1985 marking it as extinct in October of 2025. The accidental introduction of non-native black rats and their parasites have spelled the end for this charming little long-nosed rodent.
This species was known to Christmas Island, and a combination of factors have led to its extinction. It has only had four official sightings in the last 120 years, being last seen in 1985 marking it as extinct in October of 2025. The accidental introduction of non-native black rats and their parasites have spelled the end for this charming little long-nosed rodent.
Cape Verde Cone Snail
This cone snail was found in Cape Verde before coastal development destroyed their home, and were declared extinct in October 2025, just like all the other animals after being last seen in 1987. This demonic “snail” is no longer roaming the sea.
This cone snail was found in Cape Verde before coastal development destroyed their home, and were declared extinct in October 2025, just like all the other animals after being last seen in 1987. This demonic “snail” is no longer roaming the sea.
Marl/Western Barred Bandicoot, Southeastern Striped Bandicoot, and Nullarbor Barred Bandicoot
These three charming mouse-like marsupials were found in Australia until the time of species’ deaths, which were caused by the introduction of feral cats and red foxes to their ecosystems. These animals were known to hunt small rodents, and they were part of a large number (around 18) of still existing bandicoot species.
These three charming mouse-like marsupials were found in Australia until the time of species’ deaths, which were caused by the introduction of feral cats and red foxes to their ecosystems. These animals were known to hunt small rodents, and they were part of a large number (around 18) of still existing bandicoot species.
Diospyros Angulata
Even the trees are feeling it. The Diospyros Angulata was either a persimmon tree or an elm tree, depending if you wanted fruit or wood. This tree died off from extensive logging.
Even the trees are feeling it. The Diospyros Angulata was either a persimmon tree or an elm tree, depending if you wanted fruit or wood. This tree died off from extensive logging.
Waianae Range Delissea
Habitat loss and herds of feral goats ( just absolutely wild, untamed goats, herd upon herd) is what killed off this gorgeous shrub-like plant. As goats are used in fire protection (eating plant matter) to keep fire from spreading. Them ending up causing extinction was an unexpected twist.
Habitat loss and herds of feral goats ( just absolutely wild, untamed goats, herd upon herd) is what killed off this gorgeous shrub-like plant. As goats are used in fire protection (eating plant matter) to keep fire from spreading. Them ending up causing extinction was an unexpected twist.
Habitat loss has been a danger for many animals and plants, along with invasive species; humans have brought the end for many key factors for wildlife. For information on endangered animals and how to help them, go to Explore Endangered Species and Wildlife Profiles Worldwide.
