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17 Animals That Became Extinct In Our Lifetime

 


As a tribute to the last of the last of the Pinta Island Tortoises, Lonesome George, here’s a look at other animals that have become instinct in our lifetime. Hunting, commercial fishing and various factors contribute to the loss of these lovely creatures, some of which are really quite remarkable. RIP, George. As we bid farewell to Lonesome George, the last of his Galapagos tortoise subspecies, remember that plenty of other species have been declared extinct pretty recently.Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopoulos/17-animals-that-became-extinct-in-our-lifetime


 

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