Top 20 Animals That We Wish Were Still Around
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Survival of the fittest is a harsh reality out in the wild. Dozens of animals have gone extinct over the years because they simple could not handle the rigorous pressures placed on them. Here is a list of the coolest animals that have gone extinct.
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Tasmanian Tiger
The Tasmanian Tiger has the honor of being the largest carnivorous marsupial of our times. The species could be found on the Australian islands at one point, but where gone long before European settlers arrived.
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
Probably the most well-known dinosaur, the T-Rex has gain a large reputation from its bones alone. A fierce hunter in its time and a large creature, there would probably be few people complain if T-Rex were still around.
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Quagga
The Quagga has become a big part of African lore since their extinction. The Quagga gain notable fame from its unusual markings: half zebra and half horse.
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4.
The Dodo
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5.
Woolly Mammoth
Elephants are a sight to behold; a Woolly Mammoth would probably be an even more spectacular sight. Often linked to the ice age, the Woolly Mammoth had a thick coat of fir and large ivory tusk.
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6.
Steller’s Sea Cow
The Steller’s Sea Cow is very similar to the manatee, except much larger. The tame creature was virtually defenseless, which is a big reason why they are no longer around.
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7.
Irish Deer
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8.
Caspian Tiger
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9.
Aurchs
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10.
Hallucigenia
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11.
Saber Toothed Cat
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Comments:
has two big teeth sticking out
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12.
Great Auks
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13.
Cave Lion
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14.
Archaeopteryx
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15.
Passenger Pigeon
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16.
Golden Toad
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17.
Caribbean Monk Seal
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18.
Pyrenean Ibex
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19.
Bubal Hartebeest
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20.
Javan Tiger
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