Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

10. Western Black Rhinoceros The Western Black Rhinoceros was a subspecies of the black rhinoceros native to western Africa. Sadly, it was declared extinct in 2011 due to relentless poaching for its horn and habitat loss.

09. Steller's Sea Cow Steller's Sea Cow was a massive marine mammal that inhabited the waters of the North Pacific. Discovered by naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller, it went extinct by the 18th century due to overhunting by humans.

08. Carolina Parakeet The Carolina Parakeet was a vibrant parrot species native to the eastern United States. It went extinct in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and extensive hunting.

07. Great Auk The Great Auk was a flightless seabird that once inhabited the North Atlantic. It became extinct in the mid-19th century due to overhunting for its feathers, meat, and eggs.

06. Pyrenean Ibex The Pyrenean Ibex was a subspecies of wild goat that inhabited the Pyrenees Mountains. It was declared extinct in 2000 but briefly revived through cloning  before dying again.

05. Quagga The Quagga was a subspecies of zebra that lived in South Africa. It had a unique appearance with stripes only on its front half. Unfortunately, it became extinct in the late 19th century due to hunting and habitat loss.

04. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine)  The Tasmanian Tiger, also known as the Thylacine, was a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, Australia. It went extinct in the 20th century due to hunting and habitat loss.

03. Dodo The Dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius. It became extinct in the 17th century due to human activities and the introduction of invasive species to its habitat.

02. Dinosaurs Dinosaurs were a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago. They came in various sizes and shapes and were the dominant land animals during their time on Earth.

01. Woolly Mammoth The Woolly Mammoth was a prehistoric elephant species that roamed the Earth during the last ice age. Known for its long, curved tusks and thick, shaggy fur, it became extinct around 4,000 years ago.