Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

January 24, 2025

23 Extinct Animals We’ve Lost in the Past 150 Years

Schomburgk’s Deer

Schomburgk’s Deer
Image Credits: Wikipedia

A tiny species native to Christmas Island, this deer was declared extinct in 2009. Invasive species and habitat loss are thought to have driven it to extinction.

Cause of Extinction: Invasive species and habitat destruction.
The extinction of the Christmas Island pipistrelle highlights the vulnerability of small, isolated populations to environmental changes.